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Are We Winning

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In more than a decade of war in Iraq and Afghanistan, the United States’ armed forces have encountered myriad challenges in their efforts to execute simultaneous counterinsurgency campaigns. Assessing progress on the ground—what we will refer to here as “operations assessment”—has proven an especially challenging task. For CNA analysts, as well as uniformed operations research and systems analysis (ORSA) personnel, the operations assessment process has grown in importance and consumed increasing analytic resources over the course of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). While there have been new and innovative approaches to operations assessment in recent years, there has also been a great deal of relearning old lessons from previous eras (under different conditions). This relearning is, at least in part, attributable to the lack of a comprehensive history of operations assessment.

task. For CNA analysts, as well as uniformed operations research and systems analysis (ORSA) personnel, the operations assessment process has grown in importance and consumed increasing analytic ... assessment, as has the broader military operations research community. Yet, to our knowledge, there is no comprehensive account of the history of operations assessment. This paper aims to serve ... robust history on this topic. Although the genesis of what we now refer to as operations assessment began in World War II with the growth of operations research, the Vietnam era saw the emergence

Hispanic Representation in the Military and Civilian Sectors

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This CNA report on programs, policy, and data on Hispanic members of the armed services was mandated by Congress in the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act.

and a comparison of how each Service recruits, retains, and promotes Hispanic servicemembers. The overall study effort will combine quantitative and qualitative approaches to understanding these issues ... from previous research that should be accounted for in the forthcoming phases of our analysis and gaps in the literature that future analysis should aim to address. The literature shows ... quantitative and qualitative data to address most of these knowledge gaps and would ideally include some combination of focus groups, surveys, and additional data collection. The gaps most ripe

Department of the Navy and Strategic Competition with the PRC

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Near-term recommendations for how the Navy can better position itself for competition below the threshold of armed conflict..

. Consequently, every research division at CNA participated. Data for this project came from four sources: a review of key US government (USG), Department of Defense (DOD), and DON strategic documents; a series ... of pertinent CNA research. As a Quick Response Project, this effort was required to be limited to 90 days. Consequently, the CNA project team had to be very selective in the issues covered ... areas that can provide enduring qualitative advantages or the means to offset the PRC's inherent advantages in geography and capacity and reassess the size, shape, and capability of ship classes like

RESOURCES AND FORCE READINESS DIVISION

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CNA’s Resources and Force Readiness Division provides insightful, data-driven analysis for critical resource allocation problems facing the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Department of Defense components and agencies. Our study teams use a wide range of state-of-the-art quantitative and qualitative methods and vast data repositories to help military and civilian leaders make critical decisions on human resources, population health, infrastructure, environment, energy, and budget-related challenges.

, and other Department of Defense components and agencies. Our study teams use a wide range of state-of-the-art quantitative and qualitative methods and vast data repositories to help military ... of state-of-the-art quantitative and qualitative methods and vast data repositories to help military and civilian leaders make critical decisions on human  resources, population health, infrastructure ...  PhDs—in economics, operations research, data science, public health, statistics, psychology, and mathematics. Study directors organize their teams with the right combination of education, experience

Managing US Army Reserve Physician Recruiting and Retention

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The Army Marketing and Research Group asked CNA to determine how it can support the US Army Recruiting Command to more effectively market and advertise to qualified candidates for the Army Reserve Medical Corps.

Army Doctor Brochure The Army Marketing and Research Group asked CNA to determine how it can support the US Army Recruiting Command to more effectively market and advertise to qualified candidates ... Marketing and Research Group asked CNA to determine how it can support the US Army Recruiting Command to more effectively market and advertise to qualified candidates for the Army Reserve Medical Corps. We took a hybrid quantitative and qualitative approach in tackling these issues—supplementing analysis of existing data by conducting focus groups. We first summarize what we learned from the available

The Use and Effectiveness of Safety Equipment in Correctional Equipment in Correctional Facilities Across the United States

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In partnership with the Association of State Correctional Administrators, CNA collaborated with seven facilities to gather information about officer injuries, use of safety equipment, and policies and procedures related to safety and safety equipment. Using robust qualitative analysis, we derived themes and findings from interviews, incident review panels, and observations of facility operations.

of safety equipment, and policies and procedures related to safety and safety equipment. Using robust qualitative analysis, we derived themes and findings from interviews, incident review panels ... of safety equipment, and policies and procedures related to safety and safety equipment. Using robust qualitative analysis, we derived themes and findings from interviews, incident review panels ... . OVERALL FINDINGS Based on the research we conducted, enhancing correctional officer safety is a matter of training, attitude, purchase and maintenance of personal safety equipment, as well

Common Operational Picture Technology in Law Enforcement Three Case Studies

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CNA performed case studies of common operational picture(COP) technology use in three law enforcement agencies. Our goal was to address thepaucity of research inthis fieldby providing practitioners and researchers with examples of how these law enforcement agencies have implemented and use these technologies. To do so, we conducted on-site qualitative data collection at the three sites, which revealed common themes among the sites regarding stakeholders, COP technology implementation, and theuse of certain COP technology features. This report lays the groundwork for future work by law enforcementagenciesand researchers in exploring COP technology use andimplementation in law enforcement settings. Researchers and practitioners must further study the efficacy of COP technology in achieving law enforcement goals, such as improving community response, reducing injuries, and preventing or reducing violent crime. This report is not intended to rank or evaluate the products listed. We did not test or evaluate the products. The report’s sole purpose is to provide the law enforcement community with information about how three agencies implemented and use COP technology.

operational picture(COP) technology use in three law enforcement agencies. Our goal was to address thepaucity of research inthis fieldby providing practitioners and researchers with examples of how these law enforcement agencies have implemented and use these technologies. To do so, we conducted on-site qualitative data collection at the three sites, which revealed common themes among the sites regarding ... (COP) technology in helping public safety response parties achieve situational awareness, little available research discusses which COP technologies are currently in use or the rationale

Impacts of the Ukraine War on Russian Technology Development

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Anya Fink examines how international sanctions and the exit of multinational corporations from Russia have hurt Moscow’s artificial intelligence ambitions.

intelligence ambitions. /images/InDepth/code-russian-flag.jpg Impacts of the Ukraine War on Russian Technology Development Anya Fink Anya Fink is a Research Scientist with CNA's Russia Studies Program ... by the U.S. and countries in Europe and Asia on the Russian technology sector. While the full implications of this divorce will take time to be realized and understood, our research suggests ... armament plan to improve “the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of armaments and technology” and develop “modern and future models of high-precision weapons and means of aerospace defense, active

Testing Tomorrow’s Decisions, Today: Introducing StaffLab™

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Most reorganizations do not yield their intended value, and some even are damaging. This troubling reality led CNA’s analysts to create StaffLab™, bringing the process of lab testing to organizational reform.

research program at CNA. Imagine if the latest idea for a medical therapy went from some scientist’s PowerPoint proposal directly into production and out to pharmacies around the world? It’s a terrifying thought, and thankfully drugs aren’t developed that way. Rather, there is a methodical process that evolves from an idea founded in prior research and theory, to in vitro testing in a petri dish ... before they are created. We are starting to synthesize quantitative and qualitative trends in how the organizations tested in our games function to drive their design. We are also involving our sponsors

cna talks: The Future of Corrections

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In this episode, members of CNA’s Project on American Justice discuss applying STEEP analysis to corrections, including work with the Denver Sheriff’s Office. STEEP analysis allows planners to examine future social, technological, economic, environmental, and political factors and plan for the opportunities and threats these factors will create.

of Corrections Guest Biographies Melissa Gutierrez   is a Senior Research Specialist with CNA’s   Center for Justice Research and Innovation . She is an expert in criminal justice research ... surveillance, and unintentional overdose death surveillance. Heleana Melendez   is an associate research analyst with CNA’s   Center for Justice Research and Innovation . JRI works throughout the justice system, providing training and technical assistance (TTA), conducting research, and supporting nationwide organizational reform in agencies and jurisdictions. Ms. Melendez supports projects at CNA