Abstract: Special and incentive (S&I) pays, including bonuses, are a key element of military compensation that vary because of such factors as occupation, assignment, duty type, …
Abstract: Structural models of military retention are useful for evaluating policy alternatives that are outside historical experience. However, estimating the parameter …
Abstract: Key Takeaways: Excessive drinking is a leading factor in preventable deaths among U.S. veterans and is associated with higher health care usage. In 2023, 55 percent of …
Abstract: There is a growing concern around the mental and behavioral health of children and youth as such conditions as anxiety disorders, depression, attention-deficit …
Because both scholars and policymakers draw from military personnel survey results, survey participants need to be representative of the population. This research examined response …
Abstract: The Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) became the U.S. Army's physical fitness test of record in October 2022. The test is substantially different from the previous test and …
Abstract: This brochure highlights PAF research from 2001 to 2024 that addresses key needs underscored in the Chief of Staff of the USAF (CSAF) August 16, 2024, memorandum …
Abstract: A new RAND publication, Policy Recommendations to Improve Transition Support for Those Leaving the Military, presents expert insights on the military-to-civilian …
Abstract: Rapid increases in inflation since 2020, a strong labor market, together with military recruiting struggles and reported food insecurity among military members, have put …
Abstract: With an estimated military food insecurity rate of 25 percent, according to 2018 and 2020 survey data, policymakers are interested in whether levels and components of …
Abstract: Military personnel costs, including health care costs, are substantial, amounting to more than $226 billion in the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD's) budget request for …
Abstract: Congress mandates that the Department of Defense (DoD) assess and monitor the health readiness of the armed forces. Accordingly, DoD implements a suite of health …