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Books by David Orletsky
  | | Long-Term Costs While Preserving a Robust Strategic Airlift Fleet Options for the Current Fleet and Next-Generation Aircraft by Christopher A. Mouton, David T. Orletsky, Fred Timson, Michael Kennedy, Timson/Orletsky/Mout Paperback, 158 Pages, Published 2013 by Rand Corporation ISBN-13: 978-0-8330-7701-1, ISBN: 0-8330-7701-5 "The current strategic airlift fleet will be reaching the end of its service life in the next few decades, which has raised concerns about the cost and possible budget spike that would result from the need to recapitalize that fleet. This monograph presents the results of a cost-effectiveness analysis to determine the best way to recapitalize the USAF intertheater (strategic) airlift fleet." |
 | | Intratheater Airlift Functional Needs Analysis (FNA) by John Stillion, David T. Orletsky, Anthony D. Rosello, Stillion/Orletsdy/Ro Paperback, 100 Pages, Published 2011 by Rand Corporation ISBN-13: 978-0-8330-4755-7, ISBN: 0-8330-4755-8 "This functional needs analysis is the second in a trio of documents that the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System requires for a capabilities-based assessment of intratheater airlift capabilities. This volume examines the ability of current assets to deliver required services, using a set of three mission areas and two vignettes as test cases." |
 | | Intratheater Airlift Functional Area Analysis (FAA) by David T. Orletsky, Anthony D. Rosello, John Stillion, Orletsky/Rosello/Sti Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2011 by Rand Corporation ISBN-13: 978-0-8330-4417-4, ISBN: 0-8330-4417-6 "This functional area analysis lays out the tasks, conditions, and standards for the intratheater airlift fleet, taken from high-level guidance, various operational concepts, and recent operational experience and the key variables for later analyses." |
 | | Intratheater Airlift Functional Solution Analysis by David T. Orletsky, Daniel M. Norton, Anthony D. Rosello, Brian G. Chow, Yool Kim, Michael Kennedy, William Stanley, Orletsky/Norton/Rose Paperback, 214 Pages, Published 2011 by Rand Corporation ISBN-13: 978-0-8330-5085-4, ISBN: 0-8330-5085-0 "This functional solution analysis is the third in a trio of documents that the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System requires for a capabilities-based assessment of intratheater airlift capabilities. The analysis examined nonmateriel options for preserving airlift capacity by delaying the need to recapitalize the fleet. Without viable, enduring nonmateriel solutions, there is a need to evaluate materiel solutions." |
 | | A Question of Balance Political Context and Military Aspects of the China-Taiwan Dispute (2009) (Rand Corporation Monograph) by David A. Shlapak, David T. Orletsky, Toy I. Reid, Murray Scot Tanner, Barry Wilson, Shlapak/Wilson/Orlet Paperback, 184 Pages, Published 2009 by Rand Corporation ISBN-13: 978-0-8330-4746-5, ISBN: 0-8330-4746-9 "The relationship between China and Taiwan is more stable in 2009 than it has been years; at the same time, the cross-strait military balance is shifting in ways that are problematic for Taiwan's defense. This volume examines the changing China-Taiwan political dynamic, evaluates key aspects of the cross-strait military balance, and considers how Taiwan might be successfully defended against a Chinese invasion attempt." |
 | | The United States and a Rising China Strategic and Military Implications (1999) by Zalmay M. Khalilzad, Abram N. Shulsky, Roger Cliff, David T. Orletsky, Daniel L. Byman, David Shlapak, Ashley J. Tellis Paperback, 134 Pages, Published 1999 by Rand Corporation ISBN-13: 978-0-8330-2751-1, ISBN: 0-8330-2751-4 "China has been embarked on a process of reform and modernization that has led to unprecedented economic development. The goal is to make China a developed country, which would, among other things, raise the standard of living and prepare the base for a strong military. The Chinese leadership considers good relations with the United States to be strongly advisable, if not absolutely necessary, but sovereignty concerns (especially with ..." |
 | | Supporting Combat Power Projection Away from Fixed Infrastructure (Paperback or Softback) by James A. Leftwich, Bradley Deblois, David T. Orletsky Paperback, 84 Pages, Published 2022 by Rand Corp Apr 2022 ISBN-13: 978-1-977408-01-3, ISBN: 1-977408-01-X "Faced with the challenge of deterring and defeating aggression by the kinds of highly capable adversaries highlighted in the 2018 National Defense Strategy, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) is exploring alternative weapon systems and concepts of ..." |
 | | Dire Strait Military Aspects of the ChinaTaiwan Confrontation and Implications for U.S. Policy by David A. Shlapak, David T. Orletsky, Barry A. Wilson, Shlapak/Wilson/Orlet Paperback, 103 Pages, Published 2000 by Rand Corporation ISBN-13: 978-0-8330-2897-6, ISBN: 0-8330-2897-9 "Among the hottest flashpoints in the world today, the Taiwan Strait cannot be ignored by U.S. policymakers and diplomats. China regularly rattles its saber to intimidate Taiwan and influence U.S. policy but has thus far stopped short of overt military action. This report analyzes the steps Taiwan should take to bolster the odds in its favor should a conflict with the mainland occur and describes how the United States can most effectivel ..." |
 | | How Can The Mobility Air Forces Better S by David T. Orletsky, Patrick Mills, Julia Brackup, Christian Curriden, Adam R. Grissom, Jeffrey S. Brown, Bradley Deblois, Daniel M. Norton, Robert A. Guffey Paperback, Published 2023 by Rand Corp ISBN-13: 978-1-977410-09-2, ISBN: 1-977410-09-X "The U.S. Air Force is exploring adaptive basing to reduce vulnerability and preserve critical combat capabilities in highly contested environments." |
 | | Working with Allies and Partners A Cost-Based Analysis of U.S. Air Forces in Europe by David T. Orletsky, Patrick Mills Fca, David E. Thaler, Moroney/Mills/Orlets Paperback, 144 Pages, Published 2012 by Rand Corporation ISBN-13: 978-0-8330-7625-0, ISBN: 0-8330-7625-6 "U.S. Air Forces in Europe seeks to build partnerships and partner capacity in Europe. This report characterizes the current policy debate on security cooperation and force posture in Europe, develops a framework to describe the current approach and environment for the USAF in Europe, defines alternative postures for conducting activities, and recommends efficiencies to improve them." |
 | | Meeting U.S. Coast Guard Airpower Needs Assessing the Options (Paperback) by Jeremy M. Eckhause, David T. Orletsky, Aaron C. Davenport, Mel Eisman, Raza Khan Paperback, 154 Pages, Published 2020 by Rand Corp ISBN-13: 978-1-977403-85-8, ISBN: 1-977403-85-9 "Researchers assessed what airpower fleet mixes could best posture the U.S. Coast Guard to execute its various missions globally to meet future operational requirements. This report provides their findings and recommendations." |
 | | Cost-Effective Helicopter Options for Partner Nations by Christopher A. Mouton, David T. Orletsky, Michael Kennedy, Fred Timson, Adam Grissom, Akilah Wallace, Kennedy/Timson/Orlet Paperback, 86 Pages, Published 2015 by Rand Corporation ISBN-13: 978-0-8330-8716-4, ISBN: 0-8330-8716-9 "Department of Defense assistance to partner nations often entails supporting their helicopter fleets, but the U.S. military often lacks a large base of expertise to support these aircraft because they are not part of the standard U.S. inventory. RAND researchers quantified the cost-effectiveness implications of migrating partner nation fleets to alternative aircraft." |
 | | Confronting Emergent Nuclear-Armed Regional Adversaries Prospects for Neutralization, Strategies for Escalation Management (Rand Project Air Force Research Report) by Forrest E. Morgan, David T. Orletsky, Ryan Henry, Roger C. Molander, Ely Ratner, Robert J. Reardon, Heather Peterson, Harun Dogo, Jessica Hart, Lisa Saum-Manning, Morgan/Molander/Orle Paperback, 124 Pages, Published 2015 by Rand Corporation ISBN-13: 978-0-8330-8909-0, ISBN: 0-8330-8909-9 "This report discusses the challenges associated with potential confrontations between the United States and hostile states with small nuclear arsenals. It examines prospects for neutralizing their nuclear capabilities via combinations of offensive and defensive options at varying levels of opponent nuclear development and managing escalation risks in conventional wars with them across a range of scenarios. " |
 | | Defense Planning in a Decade of Change Lessons from the Base Force, Bottom-Up Review, and Quadrennial Defense Review by Eric Victor Larson, David T. Orletsky, Kristin And Leuschner, Kristin J. Leuschner, Larson/Orletsky/Leus, Rand Corporation, Project Air Force Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2001 by Rand Corporation ISBN-13: 978-0-8330-3024-5, ISBN: 0-8330-3024-8 "One liner: Each of the three defense reviews of the last decade fell short of fully apprehending the demands of the emerging threat environment, and the budgets that would be needed and afforded, resulting in a growing imbalance between strategy, forces, and resources over the decade. The end of the Cold War ushered in an era of profound change in the international arena and hence in the policymaking environment as well. Yet the changes ..." |
 | | The United States and Asia Toward a New U.S. Strategy and Force Posture (Project Air Force Report) by Zalmay M. Khalilzad, David T. Orletsky, Angel M. Rabasa, Kevin L. Pollpeter, Jonathan D. Pollack, Daniel S. Goldberg, Etc. Zalmay Khalizad, David A. Shlapak, Abram N. Shulsky, Ashley J. Tellis, Goldberg/Khalilzad/O Paperback, 277 Pages, Published 2001 by Rand Corporation ISBN-13: 978-0-8330-2955-3, ISBN: 0-8330-2955-X "The past 20 years have been a time of relative peace in Asia and, notwithstanding the 1997-1998 financial crisis, a period of robust economic growth as well. Currently, however, Asia is beset by a variety of problems that could well imperil the stability it has long enjoyed — including territorial disputes, nuclear rivalry, rising nationalist sentiments, and increased military capabilities. This report summarizes the manner in which t ..." |
 | | Airbase Vulnerability to Conventional Cruise-Missile and Ballistic-Missile Attacks Technology, Scenarios, and U.S. Air Force Responses by John Stillion, David T. Orletsky, Project Air Force, Orletsky Stillion Paperback, 119 Pages, Published 1999 by Rand Corporation ISBN-13: 978-0-8330-2700-9, ISBN: 0-8330-2700-X "As part of a two year effort to develop an expansive construct of air and space power in the early twenty first century that capitalizes on forth coming air and space technologies and concepts of operation and is effective against adversaries with diverse economies, cultures, political institutions, and military capabilities, the research team investigated the possibility that future adversaries might be able to mount effective missile ..." |
 | | Evaluating Future Trends in Support of the Air Force Strategic Environment Assessment Discussion and Results from a Structured Workshop (Project Air Force) by David T. Orletsky, Yuna Huh Wong, Brien Alkire, David R. Frelinger, Steven Berner, Forrest E. Morgan, Karl P. Mueller, Marek N. Posard, Richard Silberglitt, William Young Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2019 by Rand Corporation ISBN-13: 978-0-8330-9698-2, ISBN: 0-8330-9698-2 "This report presents results of a fiscal year 2016 RAND Project AIR FORCE add-on project. This project supports the 2016 Air Force Strategic Environment Assessment (AFSEA). The objective of this project was to generate a range of future projections to assist Air Force strategic planning in developing the AFSEA. Our focus was development of the different futures based on a collaborative workshop. This report presents the results of that ..." |
 | | Beyond Close Air Support(1st Edition) Forging a New Air-Ground Partnership by Bruce R. Pirnie, Alan J. Vick, Adam Grissom, Karl P. Mueller, David T. Orletsky, Pirnie/Vick/Grissom/ Paperback, 214 Pages, Published 2005 by Rand Corporation ISBN-13: 978-0-8330-3741-1, ISBN: 0-8330-3741-2 "These trends appear to be enduring aspects of Army Transformation, transcending recent changes initiated by new Army Chief of Staff Gen. Peter J. Schoomaker ..." |
 | | The Stryker Brigade Combat Team Rethinking Strategic Responsiveness and Assessing Deployment Options by Alan Vick, Bruce R. Pirnie, Seth Jones, David T. Orletsky, Vick/Orletsky/Pirnie Paperback, 164 Pages, Published 2002 by Rand Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-8330-3268-3, ISBN: 0-8330-3268-2 "rethinking strategic responsiveness and assessing deployment options Alan Vick ... Cordesman, Anthony H., Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE: Challenges of Security, Boulder, Colo: Westview Press, ... Flaherty, Mary Pat, David B. Ottaway, and James V. Grimaldi, "How Afghanistan Went Unlisted as Terrorist Sponsor," ..." |
 | | Upgrading the Extender Which Options Are Cost-Effective for Modernizing the KC-10? (Rand Corporation Technical Report) by Anthony D. Rosello, Sean Bednarz, Fred Timson, Chuck Stelzner, Katherine M. Calef, David T. Orletsky, Michael Kennedy, Rosello/Bednarz/Orle Paperback, 104 Pages, Published 2011 by Rand Corporation ISBN-13: 978-0-8330-5109-7, ISBN: 0-8330-5109-1 "The Air Force is considering upgrades to the KC-10 in several areas: avionics, command and control, multipoint refueling, defensive systems, and compatibility with night-vision systems. An assessment of options to upgrade the KC-10 weighed the costs and potential benefits of the upgrades against demands in homeland defense, theater employment, deployment, and air bridge operations and KC-10 roles (refueling only, airlift only, or dual-r ..." |