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Options for Reducing Costs in the United Kingdom’s Future Aircraft Carrier (CVF) Programme

Examines ways in which the UK Ministry of Defence can reduce the whole-life costs and manpower requirements of the Royal Navy's two Future Aircraft Carriers (CVFs).

May 6, 2005
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De onderbouwing van DGG-beleid (The Foundation of Freight Policy): Een procesbesschrijving voor het gebruik van beleidsinhoudelijke gegevens (A Process Description for Performance Measurement Within the Policy Process)

A process analysis to support implementation of a new budgetary process, which shows that three different processes interact and compete for the attention of policymakers: the budgetary, data collection, and policy making processes.

Mar 29, 2005
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A Preliminary Investigation of Ship Acquisition Options for Joint Forcible Entry Operations

Describes the global environment in which joint forcible entry operations might occur and the role of naval power in that environment.

Mar 22, 2005
Commentary

Strengthening the Partnership

Published commentary by RAND staff.

Feb 22, 2005
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Modernizing the U.S. Aircraft Carrier Fleet: Accelerating CVN 21 Production Versus Mid-Life Refueling

What are the pros and cons of speeding up production of the Navy's newest carrier?

Jan 1, 2005
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Evaluating the Viability of 100 Per Cent Container Inspection at America's Ports

As U.S. maritime security adapts to the terrorist threat, we argue that quantitative analysis should be used to evaluate security initiatives and present a case study of one proposed measure: 100 percent scanning of containers entering the country.

Jan 1, 2005
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Artificial Reefs: A Disposal Option for Navy and MARAD Ships

Examines the demand for retired ships to be used for artificial reefs and reviews possible ship-to-reef business models.

Dec 20, 2004
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Framework for Quantifying Uncertainty in Electric Ship Design

RAND presents a framework for assessing various components of electric drive propulsion for naval vessels and determining their effects on overall ship performance.

Dec 20, 2004
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Why Submariners Should Talk to Fighter Pilots

Why Submariners Should Talk to Fighter Pilots

Jan 1, 2000

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Ships

Topic Synonyms:
Boats;
Watercraft

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