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F-22a Multiyear Procurement Program: an Assessment of Cost Savings
Congress asked RAND for an independent review of whether the estimated savings from proposed multiyear contracts for 60 F-22A aircraft over three years would yield the promised …
Improving the Cost Estimation of Space Systems
Why have the costs of acquiring space systems been so high? What are the sources of the problem? To answer these questions, RAND undertook an extensive study of two space systems - …
The Air Force's Experience with Should-Cost Reviews and Options for Enhancing its Capability to Conduct Them
Aft and Fore
Focusing on its ability to meet current and future demands, the Navy recently examined its officer structure and asked RAND to analyze changes in authorizations and inventory, to …
Why Has the Cost of Fixed-wing Aircraft Risen?
This report explores why, in recent decades, military fixed-wing aircraft costs have escalated beyond the rates of commonly used inflation indices, examining both economy-driven …
New Paths to Success
Are there feasible alternatives to the present "up-or-out" policy for U.S. military officers? Most military officers are subject to a policy known as "0up-or-out," which requires …
Ending F22a Production
In April 2009, the Department of Defense decided to terminate production of the F-22A Raptor. In advance of the decision, the Air Force asked RAND Project AIR FORCE to identify the …
Alignment of Department of Defense Manpower, Resources, and Personnel Systems
An analysis of whether the Department of Defense manpower, resources, and personnel systems are aligned to provide the personnel inventory necessary to meet changing military …
The Economics of Air Force Medical Service Readiness
The Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) currently runs three in-theater hospitals for severely injured or wounded personnel. Part of the practioners' preparation was treating DoD …
Retaining F-22a Tooling: Options and Costs
The last F-22A aircraft is scheduled for delivery in early 2012, so decisions must be made as to what tooling will be retained and what will be disposed of. The authors find that, …
Investment Strategies for Improving Fifth-Generation Fighter Training
Aligning the Stars
Recommends alternative promotion models to address the high turr over of the military's general and flag officers. The Department of Defense (DoD) experiences a high turnover from …