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Overcoming pathologies in military organizations

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For more than 30 years, CNA has conducted analyses to support military organizations through change and challenges. These numerous organizational analyses have aimed to design or redesign structures and processes to accommodate changes in mission, geopolitical circumstances, legislative requirements, and other variables. In performing over 40 of these analyses, we have identified several military organizational “pathologies”—common design choices or evolutions that result in corresponding “ills” (such as inefficiency, dysfunction, or even dissolution).

, and culture of an organization also matter. As the saying goes in medicine, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure—and so, our aim is to illuminate military organizational pathologies in order ... Overcoming pathologies in military organizations Overcoming Pathologies in Military Organizations For more than 30 years, CNA has conducted analyses to support military organizations through change ... , and other variables. In performing over 40 of these analyses, we have identified several military organizational “pathologies”—common design choices or evolutions that result in corresponding “ills

Accession Screening for Language Skills

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This report describes our analysis of DOD’s language screening capabilities. We discuss how the current system identifies language aptitude and provide statistics on recent performance in language training. We investigate how the services recruit people and how those people progress through testing and assignment to attendance at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center. We identify several criteria that can be used to assess their performance at DLIFLC. In our analysis, we develop models for predicting enlisted performance on the Defense Language Aptitude Battery screening test. Building on previous analytical work, we expand the list of predictors to include several other background characteristics that we found to be significantly related to pe rformance on the DLAB test. We modeled the performance of both officer and enlisted students at DLIFLC. In addition to comparing the relationship of student characteristics with performance at DLIFLC, we investigated other factors, such as teaching resources, that co uld also affect outcomes, including completion rates and scores on language proficiency tests. This analysis demonstrates some of the ways that screening of candidates for DLIFLC could be improved.

on language proficiency tests. This analysis demonstrates some of the ways that screening of candidates for DLIFLC could be improved. Background Post-9 / 11 military operations have brought to the fore the importance of understanding language and culture for our Nation’s security. As a result, the Department of Defense (DOD) has undertaken substantial efforts to improve its organic capabilities for developing language skills. One important part of DOD’s strategy is to improve its ability to identify military personnel with foreign language capabilities. Approach The Defense Language

Lessons from Desert Storm, 30 Years Later

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January 17 will mark the 30th Anniversary of the first airstrikes of Desert Storm. CNA analysis was a principal source of lessons learned from the war.

. Laser-guided bombs had a 60% hit rate against bridges, vs. just 1 in 14 for dumb bombs "Desert Storm was a formative event for the military, and this is an excellent time to take stock of its impact," said CNA President and CEO Katherine McGrady. CNA is marking this anniversary by offering insights into the war and its impacts by a variety of analysts and military leaders who were ... page. "CNA analysts have a culture of delighting in telling admirals and generals what they don’t want to hear … an invaluable service to the Navy and Marine Corps." Adm. Stanley R. Arthur, in Desert

Mobilizing Cooperation to Advance National Security

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, Technology, and Military Dimensions https://www.youtube.com/embed/Aly90z-1-eI small gray half /images/news/Logo-webbanner.png fixed left small standard white Mobilizing cooperation to advance national security — both international and domestic — has become increasingly critical to meeting security challenges in areas such as the Arctic, military application of commercial drones, and supply of critical minerals. The 2022 National Security Seminar series explored how US policymakers simultaneously confront shared challenges and strategic competition while leaning into a culture of cooperation

Maritime Security Strengthening International Cooperation

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Headlines around the world today describe the dramatic rising tide of criminal behaviour at sea: piracy off the coast of Africa, illegal immigration across the Mediterranean, and the flood of narcotics into Africa and Europe from across the Atlantic, to name only a few. Some experts estimate that currently 12 percent of all maritime activities take place ‘on the dark side.’ As these activities increase in number and spread to new locations across the globe, we are beginning to witness the detrimental economic and security impact throughout the world. The rise in illicit activity at sea affects not only developed nations that rely on free access to maritime shipping lanes for their economic success and prosperity, but also underdeveloped, vulnerable nations whose weak infrastructure and internal economic and political stability are placed under even greater duress. With these challenges in mind, this conference addressed critical questions on how to improve global maritime security. Speakers tackled issues such as the evolving nature of risks and threats in the maritime environment; the current gaps in the gathering, the sharing and the analysis of information; bilateral, regional, and international legal frameworks for maritime security; and the role leading maritime powers and multinational organisations can play in assisting developing countries to build capacity for securing their coastal areas. This report summarizes the presentations and discussions on these topics and concludes with a set of implications and considerations for maritime stakeholders.

efforts: Military capability alone will not solve maritime security challenges; there must be a collective and coordinated effort across multiple sectors. Nonetheless, naval forces have ... , which constitutes the greatest “force multiplier” in meeting maritime security challenges. A culture of information sharing must be advanced within and between all maritime stakeholders, including

Wargame Pathologies

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CNA and the War Gaming Department of the Naval War College discussed failure modes in professional military wargames through the Transforming Naval Wargaming project.

Wargame Pathologies Wargame Pathologies CNA and the War Gaming Department of the Naval War College discussed failure modes in professional military wargames through the Transforming Naval Wargaming ... in professional military wargames. This paper is both a summary and an extension of those conversations regarding “wargame pathologies.” Any wargame can be broken down into a series of constituent parts, or elements. These elements are: Objectives Scenario Database Models Rules and Procedures Infrastructure Participants (Players, Controllers, and Observers) Analysis Culture

Recruitment and Retention in US Policing

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Police departments face a recruitment and retention crisis. Business-as-usual has failed. A CNA study offers new ideas for police recruitment and retention.

fragmentation, media depictions, culture, staffing, hierarchy, and legitimacy. We suggest areas for improvement in marketing, the selection process, training, job sharing, using officers as recruiters ... traditional approaches agencies have used to recruit and retain personnel (such as recruitment efforts at colleges and military facilities) might be necessary. But these traditional approaches alone do

Artificial Intelligence in Russia Issue 7

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Issue 7 for July 2020 of a CNA newsletter providing information and analysis on AI in Russia, especially AI applied to Russian military capabilities.

, especially AI applied to Russian military capabilities. The Artificial Intelligence in Russia newsletter features a summary of recent Russian-language reports on the Russian AI and autonomy ecosystem, divided into the following sections: Governance and Legal Developments Military and Security Developments Corporate and Market Developments Education and Training Developments ... in order to develop medium-sized businesses and startups. Ivan Begtin, head of the autonomous non-profit organization (ANO) “Information culture,” noted that Russia’s efforts to regulate AI are lagging

Chinese Information Shaping in Myanmar

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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has embarked on a campaign to shape what audiences around the world read, hear, and watch about China. This report is part of a series that assesses Beijing’s efforts to influence the media environment in the neighboring Mekong countries—Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand. This report focuses on China’s efforts to shape the information environment of its neighbor, Myanmar. To place China’s efforts into context, this report begins with an overview of Myanmar's information environment—the aggregate of key individuals, organizations, and systems that help shape opinion by disseminating news and information. Next, the report identifies key narratives that China is promoting to audiences in Myanmar and examines each of the tactics, tools, and techniques that it is employing to do so. The report concludes with a discussion of observations regarding the effect of China’s efforts and issues to watch as the Myanmar information environment—and China’s footprint there—evolves.

. Xinhua News Agency and China Radio International (CRI) both host Burmese-language webpages that feature reporting on a range of topics, including news, culture, and entertainment. Xinhua has launched ... implying that the US military is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. PRC media publication of blatant disinformation targeted at audiences in Myanmar is an issue that warrants careful monitoring

ai with ai: For Your AIs Only

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Russia expert Sam Bendett joins Andy and Dave for a discussion and update on Russia’s latest developments and efforts in AI and autonomy. The group discusses a 30 May meeting, in which Russian President Vladimir Putin outlined the national AI priorities; the Russian AI strategy, originally expected in June, is now expected in the June-to-October timeframe. They also discuss the growing AI infrastructure, and the opening of AI centers across the country, with a mindset similar to a “startup culture,” with Russian AI developers getting international recognition. The group touches on relations between Russia and China, particularly in the wake of the Huawei issues. The “Army-2019” military expo in June should also provide useful insights about the Russian military development and employment of AI and related capabilities.

infrastructure, and the opening of AI centers across the country, with a mindset similar to a “startup culture,” with Russian AI developers getting international recognition. The group touches on relations between Russia and China, particularly in the wake of the Huawei issues. The “Army-2019” military expo in June should also provide useful insights about the Russian military development