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Introducing Flexibility, Transparency and Speed to SAP Implementations
The use of Agile methods to implement SAP is a relatively new approach and one that has proven to be very successful. Agile techniques can greatly imp...
This report assesses challenges for unit cohesion from integrating women into special operations forces and provides analytical support for validating...
An Analysis of Recruiting, Screening, and Development Processes
The U.S. Air Force's special operations and combat support specialties in the enlisted force are among the highest in demand by the service yet have p...
Lessons from the Scientific Literature
"This final overarching report in a series documents research and recommendations RAND offered to the Air Force to help strengthen the development of ...
Stress Inoculation Training for Battlefield Airmen
USAF par rescue and combat controllers routinely recover downed or injured military personnel and direct military aircraft in hostile or denied region...
An Assessment of Roles and Missions
This report examines the Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance's history, activities, and roles to determine how it...
The Air Force uses the Strength Aptitude Test (SAT) to determine whether recruits meet the fitness levels needed to perform the duties of various Air ...
A Framework for Vetting Use Cases with Example Applications, Volume 2
The Department of the Air Force is seeking artificial intelligence and machine learning systems for mission areas and support functions. The authors r...
A Review of Relevant Constructs, Measures, and Links to Well-being
This report is one of a series designed to support Air Force leaders in promoting resilience among its Airmen, civilian employees, and Air Force famil...
A Review of Relevant Constructs, Measures, and Links to Well-Being
One of nine related reports on Total Force Fitness, including companion reports on the fitness domains : Medical -- Nutritional -- Environmental -- Ph...
This report presents an overview of research relevant to U.S. Air Force fitness assessment components to ensure readiness of personnel, support the Na...
Initial Competency Development and Preparation for Validation
To support U.S. Department of Defense goals to improve software acquisition, the authors develop a competency model, review training and education cou...
Examining the Potential Use of New Career Management Flexibilities
The 2019 National Defense Authorization Act introduced new options for officer career management for the military services. Researchers examine the po...
A Preliminary Analysis of Test Implementation
"Prepared for the United States Air Force."...
Potential Improvements Using Machine Learning and Optimization Models
The authors review options for improving processes for classifying and reclassifying enlisted active-duty, non?prior service airmen for initial skills...
An Initial Analysis
Attempts by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to address persistent challenges with software development have been hampered by an inability to iden...
Performance Measures for the Validation of Physical Tests and Standards for Battlefield Airmen
In January 2013, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Secretary of Defense rescinded the 1994 Direct Ground Combat Definition and Assignm...
Vol. 2, Evaluating Objectives and Considering Improvements
Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) prioritizes rigorous assessment and selection to ensure operators possess the qualities needed for demanding mis...
This study informs the development of career models for the Department of Defense security cooperation workforce. It assesses potential requirements f...
Introduction -- Part I: Understanding Technical Training and Flying Training -- Characteristics of the Technical Training Environment -- Characteristi...
Evaluating the Physical Fitness Requirements of Battlefield Airmen
Describes a methodology for establishing physical fitness standards for four Air Force occupational specialties, as part of a broader Air Force effort...
Defining Attributes and Designing Rater Training
Air Force Special Warfare warrants specialized assessment and selection of future operators. The authors examine the nontechnical attributes needed to...
Aligning Community College Education and Training with Needed Skills
In 2013, the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) asked RAND to work closely with the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia ...
AND developed an integrated survey system to help the U.S. Air Force's Air Education and Training Command monitor and address abuse and misconduct by ...
It Depends on how Fitness is Measured
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To serve in the U.S. military, individuals must meet medical standards to ensure that they are fit to serve. The authors explore the implications to U...
A Review of Practices and Recommended Courses of Action
Finding potential recruits who are both qualified and motivated for demanding U.S. Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) careers is particularly chall...
An Examination of Department of the Air Force Policies and Culture
Through analyses involving the Air Force's Tier 1 fitness assessment (FA), the authors examine whether FA components meet their intended purpose to mi...