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Future Policy Options for US Efforts Against Al Qaeda

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In its independent assessment of U.S. government efforts against Al-Qaeda that was mandated by Congress via the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), CNA concluded that the current U.S. strategy toward Al-Qaeda was unlikely to achieve its stated goals to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat the group. CNA recommended that the U.S. government should undertake a new review of its policy goals and overarching strategy against Al-Qaeda. This occasional paper presents three potential policy options for the U.S. government to consider, should it seek to undertake such a review. These options are retrenchment, escalation, and containment.

that was mandated by Congress via the 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), CNA concluded that the current U.S. strategy toward Al-Qaeda was unlikely to achieve its stated goals to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat the group. CNA recommended that the U.S. government should undertake a new review of its policy goals and overarching strategy against Al-Qaeda. This occasional paper presents three potential ... .” The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict (ASD SO/LIC) asked CNA to conduct that independent assessment, which CNA published in August 2017. As part

Improving US India Cooperation in Indian Ocean

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The CNA Corporation conducted this study to determine how the United States can best deepen coordination with India on humanitar- ian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) in the Indian Ocean. This study builds on the findings of a 2012 CNA Corporation study, U.S.- India Security Burden-Sharing?, which identified HA/DR as a functional area in which the United States could advance naval relations with India. This is due to the frequency with which natural disasters strike the region, especially the Bay of Bengal, and, for India, the relative domestic political palatability of working with the United States in the aftermath of natural disasters. The United States is increasingly looking to India to contribute to se- curity in the Indian Ocean. Deepening U.S.-Indian economic con- nections, shared democratic identities, declining U.S. defense budgets, and the rise of China have drawn the United States closer to India as a security partner in the region.

Improving US India Cooperation in Indian Ocean Improving U.S.-India HA/DR Coordination in the Indian Ocean The CNA Corporation conducted this study to determine how the United States can best deepen coordination with India on humanitar- ian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) in the Indian Ocean. This study builds on the findings of a 2012 CNA Corporation study, U.S.- India Security ... drawn the United States closer to India as a security partner in the region. In 2012, the CNA Corporation examined the potential for the United States and India to coordinate on providing security

Developing an Expeditionary Warfare Officer Career Path

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In mid-2008, CNA undertook a quick-look analysis on how to manage expeditionary warfare officer careers. Based on the findings of that study, United States Fleet Forces (USFF) requested that CNA provide a more in-depth analysis of expeditionary warfare officer management. To do this, we analyze the billet structure of NECC and determine if a career path can be created that will allow for the development of the necessary experience. Following the results of the quick-look analysis, we focus on managing officers using an Additional Qualification Designator (AQD ). We also look at the role of Reserves in meeting experience re quirements, and the role of Specialty Career Paths (SCPs) in managing officer careers.

Developing an Expeditionary Warfare Officer Career Path Developing an Expeditionary Warfare Officer Career Path In mid-2008, CNA undertook a quick-look analysis on how to manage expeditionary warfare officer careers. Based on the findings of that study, United States Fleet Forces (USFF) requested that CNA provide a more in-depth analysis of expeditionary warfare officer management. To do this, we ... that officers are not developing enough expertise in expeditionary warfare and has looked for ways to develop the necessary leadership and proficiency. CNA undertook a quick-look analysis on how to best

CNA’S INTEGRATED PROGRAM MANAGEMENT METHODOLOGY

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CNA’s Integrated Program Management (IPM) methodology provides actionable predictive insights on cost performance, scheduling, and achievement of project goals. CNA’s IPM methodology empowers our clients to solve problems before they occur to ensure successful completion of projects on time and within budget.

ISAAC CNA’s Integrated Program Management (IPM) methodology provides actionable predictive insights on cost performance, scheduling, and achievement of project goals. CNA’s IPM methodology empowers ...  actionable recommendations to keep complex programs on track. As part of our methodology, CNA uses the ISAAC® tool to enhance standard programmatic data for large software development projects and detect potential cost or schedule issues sooner than traditional EVM approaches. PAIRED PARTNERSHIP From kickoff to close-out, CNA forms a paired partnership with our clients to deliver technical

Reconstituting a Viable and Effective A76 Program

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The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense asked CNA to make recommendations to improve the A-76 process and to consider the repercussions of changing certain laws governing the conversion of DOD functions to the privatesector. Specifically, CNA was tasked to examine the following issues; what best practices and lessons learned can be gleaned from the legacy A-76 program, what were the deficiencies and challenges of the legacy A-76 program and how can they be addressed in a future program, what actionable, practical, and concrete steps need to be taken to establish an effective A-76 program, and what policy improvements, process enhancements, additional resources, and organizational structures are necessary to ensure the viability and credibility of a reconstituted A-76 public-private competition capability in DOD?

Reconstituting a Viable and Effective A76 Program Reconstituting a Viable and Effective A-76 Program The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense asked CNA to make recommendations to improve the A-76 process and to consider the repercussions of changing certain laws governing the conversion of DOD functions to the privatesector. Specifically, CNA was tasked to examine the following issues ... Force Manpower and Resources Directorate (TFM&RS) within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD P&R) asked CNA to make recommendations to improve the A-76 process

Voluntary Military Education Programs Compilation

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Over the past five years, CNA has conducted studies in support of Department of Defense Voluntary Education, with a specific focus on evaluating Servicemembers’ use of the Tuition Assistance (TA) program, their associated educational outcomes, and potential changes to TA policies and practices. This report is a compilation of four CNA studies; it includes Service- and education-sector–level comparisons in student enrollment, cost, TA use, and positive TA outcomes (e.g., attaining a degree or having a high course completion rate). One of our primary findings is that TA users can expect a more successful transition to civilian life, though some of these benefits (e.g., improved employment prospects) can be reaped only with a degree. We also find that, despite the relatively poor outcomes at private for-profit institutions, TA users increasingly enroll in them. Our analysis also reveals which Servicemembers—based on military and demographic characteristics—are most likely to be successful TA users. We identify those subpopulations who are among the Services’ more active TA users but also the least likely to experience positive TA outcomes, thus highlighting groups that might benefit from targeted counseling efforts. Finally, we make recommendations to help equalize access to the TA program across the Services and increase all TA users’ likelihood of completing courses and ultimately attaining degrees.

Voluntary Military Education Programs Compilation Voluntary Military Education Programs: Literature, Data Analysis, Outcomes, and Service-Level Differences Over the past five years, CNA has conducted ... , and potential changes to TA policies and practices. This report is a compilation of four CNA studies; it includes Service- and education-sector–level comparisons in student enrollment, cost, TA use ... the past five years, CNA has conducted multiple studies in support of Department of Defense (DOD) Voluntary Education, with a specific focus on evaluating Servicemembers’ use of the Tuition Assistance

Dr. Rebekah Yang on Creatively Planning for Drone Traffic

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CNA’s Rebekah Yang innovated to apply her agent-based model for slowing the spread of COVID in corrections facilities to future drone air traffic scheduling.

Rebekah Yang on Creatively Planning for Drone Traffic CNA’s Rebekah Yang innovated to apply her agent-based model for slowing the spread of COVID in corrections facilities to future drone air traffic scheduling. /images/Centers/IPR/UCATS/DeliveryDrone-1000x667.webp Dr. Rebekah Yang on Creatively Planning for Drone Traffic Meet the Innovator Rebekah Yang is a systems engineer in CNA’s Center for Data Management Analytics . She is the most recent winner of the Phil E. DePoy Award for Analytical Excellence. CNA continuously invests in innovative, independent research projects

Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Program

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Expert political-military analyses of Indo-Pacific allies and partners for U.S. government sponsors.

Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Expert political-military analyses of Indo-Pacific allies and partners for U.S. government sponsors. /images/Centers/CNA/CIP/INDOPacific-Singapore-Strait.jpg Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Program A Critical Region for America’s Future. At a time when U.S. national security is increasingly tied to the Indo-Pacific, U.S. government sponsors rely on CNA for expert political-military analyses of security developments across this vast region, and insights into key state and non-state actors, with a special focus on allies and partners. The program’s research examines

Cyber Research Program

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Provides objective analysis grounded in a deep understanding of military operations for cyberspace, cybersecurity, and cyber workforce management.

Cyber Provides objective analysis grounded in a deep understanding of military operations for cyberspace, cybersecurity, and cyber workforce management. /images/Centers/CNA/Special%20Programs/CyberProgram.jpg Cyber Research Program The Cyber Research Program provides objective analysis grounded in a deep understanding of military operations on a wide range of issues: Cyberspace operations ... Michelman-Ribeiro Cyber Research Coordinator MICHELMANA@cna.org white /images/Centers/CNA/CYBER%20200205-M-VG714-0066.jpg

China Pakistan Closer Look

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On March 31, 2010, CNA China Studies hosted a half-day roundtable to discuss China’s relations with and activities in Pakistan. (Appendix B presents the agenda of this roundtable.) Participants included U.S. government officials, active-duty military personnel, and analysts from think-tanks in Washington and Brussels. This CNA report is based primarily on the presentations, findings, and discussions at the CNA roundtable and supplemented by contextual data and analysis by the author. This report does not represent a fully coordinated consensus of the roundtable participants. Points based on independent research are footnoted as such; points raised by panelists or in the discussion are attributed to the roundtable in the text.

China Pakistan Closer Look Exploring the China-Pakistan Relationship: Roundtable Report On March 31, 2010, CNA China Studies hosted a half-day roundtable to discuss China’s relations ... and Brussels. This CNA report is based primarily on the presentations, findings, and discussions at the CNA roundtable and supplemented by contextual data and analysis by the author. This report does ... to the roundtable in the text. On March 31, 2010, CNA China Studies hosted a half-day roundtable to discuss China’s relations with and activities in Pakistan. The following report summarizes key themes