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U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences, Fort Benning Research Unit Chief, Dr. Randy Brou demonstrates a feedback tool to U.S. Army, Commanding General, U.S. Army Futures Command, Major General John M. Cushing

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U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences, Fort Benning Research Unit Chief, Dr. Randy Brou demonstrates a feedback tool to U.S. Army, Commanding General, U.S. Army Futures Command, Major General John M. Cushing at the Army Science and Technology Demonstration Day, August 1, 2024. (U.S. Army photo by John Martinez)
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A group of U.S. Army Research Institute researchers listen to a Soldier talk about their daily life as a Soldier during a new employee orientation
Representatives of the U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences and U.S. Army G-1 attended Army Science and Technology Demonstration Day

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Representatives of the U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences and U.S. Army G-1 attended the Army Science and Technology Demonstration Day, August 1, 2024. (U.S. Army photo by Kyle Richardson)



 

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ARI executes behavioral and social science research to
support the strategic management of human capital and talent.

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Interested in joining ARI? We are always looking for world class talent that is ready to provide innovative science and technology to the Warfighter.

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About ARI



The U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI), headquartered at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, is the Army's premier scientific laboratory dedicated to research and development within the personnel testing and leader development arenas. ARI's mission is to drive scientific innovation to acquire, develop, employ, and retain professional Soldiers and enhance personnel readiness. 

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ARI successfully develops and implements a wide range of programs and mechanisms that enable us to support Army modernization. Learn about the ways we partner with other organizations. 

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