Division: RAND Project AIR FORCE (PAF)
The source text explicitly lists 'RAND Project AIR FORCE' as a research division within RAND's organizational structure. The record claims it is a 'division' of type 'department' with status 'active'. The source confirms it exists as an active research division with leadership and multiple programs, which aligns with the record's characterization. The name matches exactly (including the parenthetical 'PAF'). While the source uses 'Research Division' rather than 'department', this is a minor terminological difference that does not contradict the substance of the claim—both terms refer to organizational units. The active status is confirmed by its presence in the current organizational chart.
Our claim
entire record- Slug
- rand-paf
- Parent Org
- RAND Corporation
- Name
- RAND Project AIR FORCE (PAF)
- Division Type
- department
- Status
- active
- Start Date
- 1946
- Notes
- Founded 1946 — the only Air Force FFRDC. RAND's original mission.
Source evidence
1 src · 1 checkNoteThe source text explicitly lists 'RAND Project AIR FORCE' as a research division within RAND's organizational structure. The record claims it is a 'division' of type 'department' with status 'active'. The source confirms it exists as an active research division with leadership and multiple programs, which aligns with the record's characterization. The name matches exactly (including the parenthetical 'PAF'). While the source uses 'Research Division' rather than 'department', this is a minor terminological difference that does not contradict the substance of the claim—both terms refer to organizational units. The active status is confirmed by its presence in the current organizational chart.