Caolionn O'Connell

Testimony presented before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on October 14, 2021. Testimony presented before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on October 14, 2021. Testimony in Brief This report is part of the RAND Corporation Testimony series.

Russia and China have sought to modernize their legacy defense equipment while concurrently developing new and increasingly sophisticated systems of their own. This report discusses recent research into the research, development, and acquisition processes of Russia and China—both doctrinally and in practice—and identifies areas in which each country excels and where each country has challenges. Research Questions How do Russia and China approach defense acquisitions according to doctrine?

Over the past 15 years, deployments have represented a key aspect of military service, with many service members completing multiple tours. Given the disruption that deployments pose, it is not surprising that they are associated with numerous service member and family outcomes. Therefore, accrued deployment experience constitutes a relevant metric not only for measuring military experience, but also for measuring service member and family well-being.