Ships

Report
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
Report
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
Report
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
Report
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
Report
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
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

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A Preliminary Investigation of Ship Acquisition Options for Joint Forcible Entry Operations

Strengthening the Partnership

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

Evaluating the Viability of 100 Per Cent Container Inspection at America's Ports

Artificial Reefs: A Disposal Option for Navy and MARAD Ships

Framework for Quantifying Uncertainty in Electric Ship Design

Atlantic Monthly and RAND View the Future

Use of Simulation for Training in the U.S. Navy Surface Force

Options for Funding Aircraft Carriers

A Concept of Operations for a New Deep-Diving Submarine

A Concept of Operations for a New Deep-Diving Submarine: Executive Summary

Refueling and Complex Overhaul of the USS Nimitz (CVN 68): Lessons for the Future

The Royal Navy's New-Generation Type 45 Destroyer: Acquisition Options and Implications

The Stryker Brigade Combat Team: Rethinking Strategic Responsiveness and Assessing Deployment Options

Africa Suffers Wave of Maritime Violence

Assessing the Benefits and Costs of a Science Submarine

Disposal Options for Ships

Why Submariners Should Talk to Fighter Pilots

Strategy 2000: Alternate Munitions Prepositioning

The U.S. Aircraft Carrier Industrial Base: Force Structure, Cost, Schedule, and Technology Issues for CVN77

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