Understanding ‘RYAN,’ One of the Key Concepts of Military Development

Anniston Army Depot employees test components of Stryker vehicles recently overhauled at the installation. The depot is one of 23 geographically-dispersed facilities that comprise the Army Organic Industrial Base, which manufacture and reset the Army's and joint service equipment. Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo

Analysis

When it comes to military development, four of the key elements are range, yield, accuracy, and numbers (RYAN). I like to personify these elements as “‘RYAN,’ the world’s most important Irishman.” So why is RYAN so important? Because, he is everywhere, on every military research facility, and present in the fears and hopes of every country.