National Defense Authorization Act

Research Brief

U.S. Overseas Military Posture: Relative Costs and Strategic Benefits

In an environment of fiscal constraints and shifting strategic needs, policymakers should carefully weigh the strategic capability effects, relative costs, and risks associated with potential changes to U.S. overseas military posture.

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Obtaining Life-Cycle Cost-Effective Facilities in the Department of Defense

The Department of Defense constructs, operates, and maintains numerous facilities. This report shares RAND's description and assessment of the process used to obtain life-cycle cost-effective facilities and how it affects construction options.

Report

What Are the Restrictions on the Service of Active-Component Military Women?

Most of the U.S. military positions that remain closed to women service members are those in Army and Marine Corps units and occupations that have a primary mission of engaging in direct ground combat.

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A Review of the Army's Modular Force Structure

In 2003, the U.S. Army moved from a division-based to a brigade-centric modular force structure. Congress requested a study of the process and outcomes of the initiative to assess the impact on the Army's capabilities in a range of operations.

Report

How Successful Are U.S. Efforts to Build Capacity in Developing Countries? A Framework to Assess the Global Train and Equip "1206" Program

The Global Train and Equip

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Results from the Congressionally Mandated Study of U.S. Combat and Tactical Wheeled Vehicle

Congress requested a study to assess the challenges in fielding U.S. ground combat and tactical wheeled vehicle fleets, including discussion of requirements; capability gaps; technology, operational, and business risks; and recommended actions.

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U.S. Combat and Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Fleets: Issues and Suggestions for Congress

Congress requested a study to assess the challenges in fielding U.S. ground combat and tactical wheeled vehicle fleets, including discussion of requirements; capability gaps; technology, operational, and business risks; and recommended actions.

Report

The Perfect Storm: The Goldwater-Nichols Act and Its Effect on Navy Acquisition

The authors examine how the Department of the Navy's overly restrictive implementation of Goldwater-Nichols adversely affected the department's operational and acquisition practices.

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Stephani L. Wrabel