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Commentary
Atlantic Monthly and RAND View the Future
The Atlantic Monthly Magazine features a compilation of ten short essays written by experts at RAND, collectively titled Headlines Over the Horizon. The RAND authors examined developments in international and military affairs drawing little attention today that are expected to be major issues in the ...
Aug 1, 2003
Report
Use of Simulation for Training in the U.S. Navy Surface Force
Examines current and prospective use of simulation in training for U.S. Navy Ships.
Jan 1, 2003
Report
Options for Funding Aircraft Carriers
Examines alternatives to full-funding strategy (appropriation of enough money for an entire construction project in the initial year of construction) for funding aircraft carriers.
Jun 1, 2002
Report
A Concept of Operations for a New Deep-Diving Submarine
Develops concepts for a deep-diving research submarine's possible replacement platform, analyzing which military and scientific missions should have the highest priority.
Apr 29, 2002
Report
A Concept of Operations for a New Deep-Diving Submarine: Executive Summary
An executive summary of MR-1395, which explored the capabilities for a new research submarine.
Apr 29, 2002
Report
Refueling and Complex Overhaul of the USS Nimitz (CVN 68): Lessons for the Future
Improving the planning and execution of the refueling and complex overhaul of the Navy's nuclear aircraft carriers
Apr 1, 2002
Report
The Royal Navy's New-Generation Type 45 Destroyer: Acquisition Options and Implications
In 2001, RAND helped the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence (MOD) evaluate different acquisition strategies that it might use to acquire the new-generation Type 45 destroyer.
Jan 1, 2002
Report
The Stryker Brigade Combat Team: Rethinking Strategic Responsiveness and Assessing Deployment Options
Assesses how rapidly the Army's new medium-weight Stryker Brigade can be deployed by air or sealift from planned bases in the United States versus forward bases in key regions and explores how rapidly large U.S. forces need to deploy.
Jan 1, 2002
Commentary
Africa Suffers Wave of Maritime Violence
Southeast Asia and, especially Indonesia, continues to constitute the main area of concern when it comes to maritime piracy, typically accounting for over half the attacks reported in any given year. However, Africa is experiencing an increasingly serious problem, particularly around the Horn on the ...
Apr 1, 2001
Report
Assessing the Benefits and Costs of a Science Submarine
Assessing the Benefits and Costs of a Science Submarine
Jan 1, 2001
Report
Disposal Options for Ships
This book identifies and evaluates options for the disposal of U.S. Navy and U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) ships.
Jan 1, 2001
Report
Why Submariners Should Talk to Fighter Pilots
Why Submariners Should Talk to Fighter Pilots
Jan 1, 2000
Journal Article
Strategy 2000: Alternate Munitions Prepositioning
The Air Force has a substantial amount of munitions prepositoned in Southwest Asia and aboard ships in the Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.
Jan 1, 2000
Report
The U.S. Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base: Force Structure, Cost, Schedule, and Technology Issues for CVN77
The U.S. Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base: Force Structure, Cost, Schedule, and Technology Issues for CVN77
Jan 1, 1998
Testimony
Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base
The purpose of this hearing was to receive testimony on the Department of the Navy's shipbuilding development and procurement programs as reflected in the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 1998 and the Future Years Defense Program.
Jan 1, 1997
Report
Strategic Futures: Evolving Missions for Traditional Strategic Delivery Vehicles
Addresses the post-Cold War use of traditional U.S. strategic nuclear forces (nuclear-armed long-range bombers, ICBMs, and submarine-launched ballistic missiles) from three perspectives: top-down, bottom-up, and policy.
Jan 1, 1995
Report
Dual-Use Technology Program for a Passenger-Cargo Rotorcraft
Declining budgets are reducing the number of new military acquisition starts. The Army needs to consider new ways of doing business that will permit it to get the most from the acquisition dollars available.
Jan 1, 1995
Research Brief
Should Further U.S. Submarine Production Be Postponed?
Compares the practicality and cost of postponing submarine production restart still further with those of resuming production as soon as feasible.
Jan 1, 1994
Report
The U.S. Submarine Production Base: An Analysis of Cost, Schedule, and Risk for Selected Force Structures: Executive Summary
A summary of an analysis comparing two approaches to future submarine production: (1) allowing production to shut down as currently programmed submarines are finished, then restarting it when more are needed, and (2) continuing low-rate production.
Jan 1, 1994
Report
The U.S. Submarine Production Base: An Analysis of Cost, Schedule, and Risk for Selected Force Structures
Compares the practicality and cost of two approaches to future submarine production: allowing production to shut down as currently programmed submarines are finished, then restarting it when more are needed, or continuing low-rate production.
Jan 1, 1994

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Ships

Topic Synonyms:
Boats;
Watercraft

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Emma Westerman

Mathematician

Emma Westerman is a mathematician who specializes in requirements, acquisition, logistics, technology, sustainment, cybersecurity, and lifecycle risk management.
Paul DeLuca

Director, Navy and Marine Forces Program

Paul DeLuca is director of the Navy and Marine Forces Program, part of the RAND National Security Research Division, and a senior engineer at the RAND Corporation. He focuses on technology issues for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, SOCOM, U.S. Air Force, and Australian DoD. His recent research…

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