Aligning the stars
Subtitle: improvements to general and flag officer management
By: Margaret C. Harrell ... [et al.]
Contributors: Harrell, Margaret C
Series: MR (Rand Corporation) -- MR-1712-OSD
Publisher: RAND
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Santa Monica, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 106
Subjects: Generals -- United States; Admirals -- United States; United States -- Armed Forces -- Officers; United States -- Armed Forces -- Personnel management
Description: The Department of Defense (DoD) experiences a high turnover from its general and flag officers (G/FOs). A concern exists that simply lengthening the stay of senior officers will only clog the system, stagnating promotions throughout the entire officer corps. In response to this, RAND researchers analyzed the current system, reviewed literature on corporate management practices, and modeled different ways of managing G/FOs. In addition to proposing variations to the promotion model, the authors address the concerns expressed by those in DoD and Congress about implementing such changes.
Notes: Prepared for the Office of the Secretary of Defense

"MR-1712-OSD"--p. [4] of cover

Includes bibliographical references (p. 105-106)

Research conducted in the RAND National Defense Research Institute, supported by the OSD, the joint staff, the unified commands, and the defense agencies. DASW01-01-C-0004