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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 ... for trying to measure progress in warfare—a practice that has become known as “operations assessment.” Over the past decade, CNA analysts have found themselves increasingly involved in operations ... /reports/2014/dop-2014-u-008512-1rev%20%281%29_Page_01.jpg /reports/2014/pentagon%20spox.jpg Countering Threats and Challenges /centers-and-divisions/cna/rsp/countering-threats-and-challenges Distribution unlimited.  56

Foreign Militaries Assessing the Implications of Possible Changes to Women in Service Restrictions

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CNA analysts review the policies and practices of four foreign militaries and two physically demanding profession to learn the effects of gender integration on organizational dynamics.

Foreign Militaries Assessing the Implications of Possible Changes to Women in Service Restrictions Assessing the Implications of Possible Changes to Women in Service Restrictions CNA analysts review ... review of restrictions to women’s service in certain military occupations and assignments, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps asked CNA to examine the practices of foreign militaries ... %20Militaries-Women-in-Service-Restrictions.png /reports/2012/Women-in-Service-RestrictionsCoverImage.jpg /centers-and-divisions/cna/rfr/marine-corps-and-defense-workforce-program Cleared for Public Release; Distribution Unlimited

Evaluation of the Fitness Report System

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The Fitness Report (FitRep) is an evaluation tool filled out by a Marine’s reporting senior (RS) and reviewing officer (RO) that communicates the reporting officials’ assessments of the Marine’s performance and character to a variety of boards. Today’s FitRep system was implemented on January 1, 1999. Like the previous system, it supports promotion boards’ selection and retention of the most qualified Marines in the grades of sergeant through major general, the slating of officers for command or resident school billet assignments, and all other billet assignments. The Director, Manpower Management Division, asked CNA to review whether the system is accomplishing what the Marine Corps intended. Specifically, the director would like to know whether the current FitRep system is suffering from grade inflation, whether it is fair to all officers, and whether it contributes to the challenges that leaders and manpower process managers face in selecting the most qualified officers for promotion and career progression. Although enlisted Marines in paygrades E-5 through E-9 also receive FitReps, we were asked to focus solely on Marine officers.

for command or resident school billet assignments, and all other billet assignments. The Director, Manpower Management Division, asked CNA to review whether the system is accomplishing what the Marine Corps ... (MM), asked CNA to review whether the system is accomplishing what the Corps intended. She requested that we focus on officers and consider whether the new system is keeping inflation in check, ensuring ... .jpg /reports/2012/a%20soldier%20with%20his%20son.jpg Marine Corps and Defense Workforce Program /centers-and-divisions/cna/rfr/marine-corps-and-defense-workforce-program Approved for Public Release

Impact of Climate Change on Naval Operations

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OPNAV N812 asked CNA, in support of the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review, to review the changing situation in the Arctic and to assess operational implications for the Navy. This study was widely briefed around OPNAV and was influential in the Navy forming its Task Force on Climate Change. Although dated now, it remains a useful primer on Arctic issues.

Impact of Climate Change on Naval Operations Impact of Climate Change on Naval Operations in the Arctic OPNAV N812 asked CNA, in support of the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review, to review the changing ... and commercial activity, and increased traffic through the Barents Strait. CNA was asked to review the changing situation in the Arctic and to assess the operational implications for the Navy of the potential ... _Page_01.jpg /images/GenericReportImage.jpg Energy, Infrastructure, and Environment /centers-and-divisions/cna/rfr/energy-infrastructure-and-environment Approved for Public Release: Distribution Unlimited

Navy Shore Infrastructure Investment Support

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This paper describes the development process that CNA used to create a new methodology for the Navy to assess shore infrastructure readiness for support tasking, and it documents the design concepts for a shore facilities investment model. This model was developed as a programming tool for OPNAV N46 staff to adjust investment project profiles and funding levels to achieve desired performance output levels at the end of the current FYDP. The methodology involved creating measures of merit to quantify the current and future performance levels and a functional segmentation of the infrastructure to provide a greater understanding of shore support capabilities and shortfalls. The new technique required a method for indexing the measures of merit together in a consistent manner to provide the Navy with an ongoing readiness assessment number. It also required the creation of a baseline year infrastructure inventory assessment to use as the starting point for analyzing future year impact of current shore investment funding profiles. We developed a process to quantify the projected impact of proposed military construction and special projects upon the measures of merit.

that CNA used to create a new methodology for the Navy to assess shore infrastructure readiness for support tasking, and it documents the design concepts for a shore facilities investment model ... of risk-burden being built up and amount of investment required to adjust this risk to acceptable levels. CNA was tasked by the Director, Ashore Readiness Division (OPNAV N46) to develop a methodology ... . Streicher /reports/2013/2008/D0018656.A2.pdf /reports/2013/2008/D0018656.A2_Page_001.jpg /images/GenericReportImage.jpg Energy, Infrastructure, and Environment /centers-and-divisions/cna/rfr

Soldier Perspectives on Small Arms in Combat

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Project Manager, Soldier Weapons (PMSW) supports soldiers through the development, and procurement of future and current weapon systems, ammunition, and associated target acquisition/fire control products for the United States Army. Individual soldiers have raised concerns with their small arms in combat. Specifically, a few informal reports out of Iraq and Afghanistan indicate that some soldiers have concerns with the durability and reliability of the small arms they used during combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). It is unclear, however, whether those comments are representative of the views of all soldiers with OIF/OEF combat experience. The Army, therefore, sought broader understanding of soldiers’ views regarding their small arms before deciding on any course of action. PMSW asked CNA to conduct a formal independent review of soldier perspectives on their small arms in combat situations. Specifically, they wanted to know soldier perspectives on the reliability and durability of the M9 pistol, M4 and M16 (A2 and A4) rifles, and the M249 light machine gun. These four weapon systems are the standard issue individual weapons being used by Army soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.

experience. The Army, therefore, sought broader understanding of soldiers’ views regarding their small arms before deciding on any course of action. PMSW asked CNA to conduct a formal independent review ... level of confidence that their weapon will not suffer breakage or failure that necessitates repair before further use. CNA conducted over 2,600 surveys with soldiers who had returned from Iraq ... /reports/2006/D0015259.A2_Page_01.jpg /images/GenericReportImage.jpg Force Optimization and Readiness Generation /centers-and-divisions/cna/rfr/data-science-for-sustainment Approved for Public Release; Distribution

Rethinking the US Approach to Boko Haram

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U.S. Naval Forces Africa asked CNA to recommend an approach for the United States government (USG) to counter Boko Haram. The USG has been working with the government of Nigeria (GoN) to defeat the group, but the two governments are taking divergent approaches and efforts to date have not been effective. The GoN is taking a narrow counterterrorism approach that relies heavily on the military, whereas a broader whole-of-government approach is required. Due to the political dynamics in Nigeria, the USG has few ways to change the GoN’s approach to the conflict. We propose that the USG and other supporting partners focus on assisting Chad, Niger, and Cameroon to become increasingly able to prevent Boko Haram from taking root within their borders. While this would not dismantle Boko Haram in the near term, it could buy time for conditions in Nigeria to become more favorable to direct U.S. assistance.

Rethinking the US Approach to Boko Haram Rethinking the U.S. Approach to Boko Haram: The Case for a Regional Strategy U.S. Naval Forces Africa asked CNA to recommend an approach for the United States ... ) was tasked to develop a supporting plan to U.S. Africa Command’s (AFRICOM) Gulf of Guinea campaign plan. In this role, the command requested that CNA conduct a study and recommend a way forward for the USG ... /reports/2015/drm-2014-u-009462-final%20%281%29.pdf /reports/2015/drm-2014-u-009462-final%20%281%29_Page_01.jpg /reports/2015/buses.jpg Countering Threats and Challenges /centers-and-divisions/cna/rsp

Food Chain Reaction Global Food Security Game

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CNA explores global food system disruptions via a policy game developed with the World Wildlife Fund, Cargill, Mars, and the Center for American Progress.

Food Chain Reaction Global Food Security Game Food Chain Reaction—A Global Food Security Game CNA explores global food system disruptions via a policy game developed with the World Wildlife Fund ... ? Will individual nations become isolationist—or cooperate—to restore stability? Will global leaders identify new and innovative approaches to balance short- and long-run considerations? CNA, in collaboration ... /reports/2015/IQR-2015-U-012427.pdf /reports/2015/IQR-2015-U-012427_Page_01.jpg /reports/2015/food%20chain%20reaction.jpg Gaming and Integration /centers-and-divisions/cna/ow/gaming-and-integration Distribution unlimited. 47

The Evolution of Gender Integration in the Department of the Navy

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CNA surveyed the events, policies, and research that surrounded increase in female representation in the Navy and identified three phases of gender integration that delineate the DON’s evolving approach to women’s roles in its forces.

Gender Integration in the Navy CNA surveyed the events, policies, and research that surrounded increase in female representation in the Navy and identified three phases of gender integration ... Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller), CNA surveyed the events, policies, and research that surrounded this increase in female representation. In the course of our investigation ... of gender? /quick-looks/2019/GenderPersonnel_Updated.pdf /images/Centers/CNA/RFR/RFR-NH-GenderIntegration.jpg /quick-looks/2019/GenderPersonnel_Updated-Cover.png The Evolution of Gender

Working @ CNA | Sabrina Verleysen

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Sabrina Verleysen, Senior Specialist, Strategic Development, describing what it's like to work at CNA, says "I love what I do because I get to, first of all, work with researchers from across the organization. And I get to read and understand the work that they're doing, and help them maximize and put it in front of the right people. And that brings me great joy because I think that CNA's work, and the type of analysis that we do focusing on safety and security, makes the world a safer place. And to provide those recommendations to the people who need it the most feels like a great service to this country. And so I'm really happy to be able to do what I do."

Working @ CNA | Sabrina Verleysen Sabrina Verleysen, Senior Specialist, Strategic Development, describing what it's like to work at CNA, says "I love what I do because I get to, first of all, work with researchers from across the organization. And I get to read and understand the work that they're doing, and help them maximize and put it in front of the right people. And that brings me great joy ... it the most feels like a great service to this country. And so I'm really happy to be able to do what I do." Working @ CNA | Sabrina Verleysen https://www.youtube.com/embed/EU7Y5oYbmtk?si=