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Articles by Chaitra Hardison
Addressing Stressors for National Guard Personnel
Key Findings An increase in domestic missions has led to an increased personnel tempo for some personnel. Family separations and the bureaucratic challenges that come from switching among authorized duty statuses add considerable stress on Guard members. Although recruiting is a problem, it is not unique to the National Guard. Retention does not seem to be a problem so far, but it might be in the future.
Designing a New Framework for the U.S. Space Force Workforce
The U.S. Space Force (USSF), as a new space-centered military force with a relatively small end strength at present, has talent-management needs that differ from those of its sister services. The USSF needs to develop and retain its workforce along career paths that sustain essential technical and warfighting competencies among all guardians and to develop strong candidates for senior leadership positions.
Recruiting Policies and Practices for Women in the Military Views from Field
This study identifies approaches for bolstering recruiting of women into the armed services during the years in which ground combat jobs are transitioning to include women. RAND conducted in-depth interviews and focus groups with new recruits, recruiters, and recruiting leadership. Several themes emerged from these discussions. Many female recruits in our focus groups preferred female recruiters and female-specific events.
Stress and Dissatisfaction in the Air Force's Remotely Piloted Aircraft Community Focus Group Findings
The demand for the Air Force's remotely piloted aircraft (RPAs) has exploded in the past few years. Even though the Air Force has increased its number of RPA units, it has been unable to keep up with this demand. This problem is exacerbated by an inability to fill the ranks of RPA units. The result is that RPA personnel work inordinately long hours, and the RPA mission is more demanding in terms of flying time than the typical traditionally manned aircraft mission.
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