| Army Future Combat System (FCS) Spin-Outs and Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV): Background and Issues for Congress |
30-Nov-2009 |
|
| Authors:
Andrew Feickert; Nathan J Lucas; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
|
 | The Future Combat System (FCS) was a multiyear, multibillion dollar program at the heart of the Army's transformation efforts. It was to be the Army's major research, development, and acquisition program, consisting of 14 manned and unmanned systems tied together by an extensive communications and information network. FCS was intended to replace current systems such as the M-1 Abrams tank and the M-2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle. The FCS program ... |
|
| China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities - Background and Issues for Congress |
23-Nov-2009 |
|
| Authors:
Ronald O'Rourke; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
|
| In the debate over future U.S. defense spending, including deliberations taking place in the current Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR), a key issue is how much emphasis to place on programs for countering improved Chinese military forces in coming years. Observers disagree on the issue, with some arguing that such programs should receive significant emphasis, others arguing that they should receive relatively little, and still others taking an intermediate position. The ... |
|
| Navy Aegis Cruiser and Destroyer Modernization: Background and Issues for Congress |
22-Oct-2009 |
|
| Authors:
Ronald O'Rourke; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
|
| The Navy has begun a program modernize its 84 existing Aegis cruisers and destroyers over a period of more than 20 years. The program's estimated total cost is about $16.6 billion in constant FY2010 dollars. The Navy's proposed FY2010 budget requests $674.8 million in funding for Aegis ship modernization. The modernizations are intended to ensure that the ships can be operated cost-effectively throughout their entire 35-year intended service lives. The ... |
|
| China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities - Background and Issues for Congress |
21-Oct-2009 |
|
| Authors:
Ronald O'Rourke; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
|
| In the debate over future U.S. defense spending, including deliberations taking place in the current Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR), a key issue is how much emphasis to place on programs for countering improved Chinese military forces in coming years. Observers disagree on the issue, with some arguing that such programs should receive significant emphasis, others arguing that they should receive relatively little, and still others taking an intermediate position. The ... |
|
| Air Force C-17 Aircraft Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress |
19-Oct-2009 |
|
| Authors:
Ronald O'Rourke; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
|
| A total of 213 C-17s have been procured through FY2009, including eight that were procured in the FY2009 supplemental appropriations act (H.R. 2346/P.L. 111-32 of June 24, 2009). The Administration's proposed FY2010 defense budget proposes to end C-17 procurement and does not request any funding for the procurement of additional C-17s. The Administration argues that enough C-17s have now been procured to meet future operational needs. Supporters of procuring additional ... |
|
| Air Force C-17 Aircraft Procurement: Background and Issues for Congress |
01-Oct-2009 |
|
| Authors:
Ronald O'Rourke; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
|
| Procurement of C-17 airlift aircraft began in FY1988, and a total of 213 have been procured through FY2009, including 8 that were procured in the FY2009 supplemental appropriations act (H.R. 2346/P.L. 111-32 of June 24, 2009). The Administration's proposed FY2010 defense budget proposes to end C-17 procurement and does not request any funding for the procurement of additional C-17s. The Administration argues that enough C-17s have now been procured to ... |
|
| Defense Acquisitions: Army Aviation Modernization Has Benefited from Increased Funding but Several Challenges Need to Be Addressed |
28-Sep-2009 |
50 pages |
| Authors:
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
|
 | The Army's current efforts to transform and modernize its aviation assets began in 1999, seeking to maintain and improve the warfighting capabilities of the existing force as well as to invest in science and technology in a way that improved the future force. To accomplish these goals, the Army focused on upgrading and modernizing existing equipment, rapidly fielding new equipment, incorporating new technologies as they became available, and restructuring aviation ... |
|
| China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities-Background and Issues for Congress |
23-Sep-2009 |
|
| Authors:
Ronald O'Rourke; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
|
| In the debate over future U.S. defense spending, including deliberations taking place in the current Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR), a key issue is how much emphasis to place on programs for countering improved Chinese military forces in coming years. Observers disagree on the issue, with some arguing that such programs should receive significant emphasis, others arguing that they should receive relatively little, and still others taking an intermediate position. The ... |
|
| The Army's Future Combat System (FCS): Background and Issues for Congress |
03-Aug-2009 |
|
| Authors:
Andrew Feicket; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
|
| The Future Combat System (FCS) was a multiyear, multibillion dollar program at the heart of the Army's transformation efforts. It was to be the Army's major research, development, and acquisition program consisting of 14 manned and unmanned systems tied together by an extensive communications and information network. FCS was intended to replace current systems such as the M-1 Abrams tank and the M-2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle. The FCS program ... |
|
| Navy Aegis Cruiser and Destroyer Modernization: Background and Issues for Congress |
22-Jul-2009 |
|
| Authors:
Ronald O'Rourke; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
|
| The Navy has begun a program modernize its 84 existing Aegis cruisers and destroyers over a period of more than 20 years. The program's estimated total cost is about $16.6 billion in constant FY2010 dollars. The Navy's proposed FY2010 budget requests $674.8 million in funding Aegis ship modernization. The modernizations are intended to ensure that the ships can be operated cost-effectively throughout their entire 35-year intended service lives. The program ... |
|
| China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities-Background and Issues for Congress |
17-Jul-2009 |
|
| Authors:
Ronald O'Rourke; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
|
| In the debate over future U.S. defense spending, including deliberations taking place in the current Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR), a key issue is how much emphasis to place on programs for countering improved Chinese military forces in coming years. Observers disagree on the issue, with some arguing that such programs should receive significant emphasis, others arguing that they should receive relatively little, and still others taking an intermediate position. The ... |
|
| Air Force F-22 Fighter Program: Background and Issues for Congress |
16-Jul-2009 |
|
| Authors:
Ronald O'Rourke; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
|
| The Air Force F-22 fighter, also known as the Raptor, is the world's most capable air-to-air combat aircraft. Procurement of F-22s began in FY1999, and a total of 187 have been procured through FY2009, including 24 in FY2009. The administration wants to end F-22 procurement at 187 aircraft, and the administration's proposed FY2010 budget does not request funding for the procurement of additional F-22s in FY2010. The administration argues, among ... |
|
| Tactical Aircraft Modernization: Issues for Congress |
09-Jul-2009 |
|
| Authors:
Ronald O'Rourke; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
|
| This report provides an overview discussion on the modernization of U.S. military tactical aircraft, meaning fighter aircraft, strike-fighters, and attack planes. Tactical aircraft are a major component of U.S. military capability, and account for a significant portion of U.S. defense spending. In early 2009, the Air Force, Navy, and Marine collectively had an inventory of about 3,500 tactical aircraft. Current efforts for modernizing U.S. tactical aircraft center on three aircraft ... |
|
| Technology, Concepts, and Tactics and the Islamic Way of War |
12-Jun-2009 |
81 pages |
| Authors:
Scott A Shaw; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
|
| The main reason for the fall of the last Islamic empire was the failure of their army to adapt to modern technology, concepts, and tactics. The challenges of Islamic armies of the past are now the challenges of any modern Islamic nation attempting to modernize its army. A distinct Islamic Way of War exists throughout the history of Islam. One component of this way of war is how Islamic armies ... |
|
| China's Rise and Satisfaction with the Modern Global Order |
Jun-2009 |
122 pages |
| Authors:
Christopher R Byrnes; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
|
| In this thesis, the current international order and China's position within it is assessed to place it within a hierarchy of nations. China has increased it relative power within the global order, but is it satisfied with the distribution of benefits it receives within the global system? Tammen and Kugler's model for assessing satisfaction is used to determine if China is at present a status quo state, and whether it ... |
|
| China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities - Background and Issues for Congress |
29-May-2009 |
|
| Authors:
Ronald O'Rourke; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
|
| In the debate over future U.S. defense spending, including deliberations taking place in the current Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR), a key issue is how much emphasis to place on programs for countering improved Chinese military forces in coming years. Observers disagree on the issue, with some arguing that such programs should receive significant emphasis, others arguing that they should receive relatively little, and still others taking an intermediate position. The ... |
|
| Shaping Columbia's Stability through Strategic Communication: Evaluating U.S. Effectiveness |
21-May-2009 |
66 pages |
| Authors:
Craig C Colucci; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
|
| Colombia's future hangs in the balance with dire implications for Latin America and U.S. national interests. After almost forty-five years of existential conflict, Colombia has the opportunity to be a peaceful and stable country, which is essential for regional stability and U.S. national interests. The Colombian government has the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia (FARC), or the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, on the ropes. The FARC, a social revolutionary ... |
|
| Alternatives for Modernizing U.S. Fighter Forces |
May-2009 |
73 pages |
| Authors:
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE (U S CONGRESS) WASHINGTON DC
|
| The United States Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps maintain an inventory of approximately 3,500 fixed-wing fighter and attack aircraft that provide unsurpassed air-to-air and air-to-ground combat capabilities. Most of those aircraft were purchased at high annual rates during the 1980s, however, and are expected to reach the end of their service life at similarly high rates over the next decade. To counteract those impending retirements and simultaneously modernize their ... |
|
| China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities - Background and Issues for Congress |
24-Apr-2009 |
|
| Authors:
Ronald O'Rourke; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
|
| In the debate over future U.S. defense spending, including deliberations taking place in the current Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR), a key issue is how much emphasis to place on programs for countering improved Chinese military forces in coming years. Observers disagree on the issue, with some arguing that such programs should receive significant emphasis, others arguing that they should receive relatively little, and still others taking an intermediate position. The ... |
|
| The People's Liberation Army Navy, A Modern Navy With Chinese Characteristics |
Apr-2009 |
52 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF NAVAL INTELLIGENCE WASHINGTON DC
|
| Over the past decade, the People's Republic of China (PRC) has carried out an impressive military modernization effort, providing the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA(N)) with considerable technological capabilities. Recognizing that it takes more than technology to create a capable navy, China has also actively pursued the modernization of its doctrine, organization, and training with the ultimate goal of developing a professional force. While much work remains, trends in recent ... |
|
| Defense Acquisitions: Decisions Needed to Shape Army's Combat Systems for the Future |
Mar-2009 |
60 pages |
| Authors:
John Krump; Carrie W Rogers; Tana M Davis; Ronald N Dains; William C Allbritton; Marcus C Ferguson; William R Graveline; Noah B Bleicher; Paul L Francis; Robert S Swierczek; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
|
| The Future Combat System (FCS) program is the centerpiece of the Army's effort to transition to a lighter, more agile, and more capable combat force. By law, GAO is to report annually on the FCS program. Also, law requires the Department of Defense (DoD) to hold a milestone review of the FCS program, now planned for 2009. This report addresses the following: (1) what knowledge will likely be available in ... |
|
| Military Power of the People's Republic of China, 2009 |
Jan-2009 |
79 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC
|
| China's rapid rise as a regional political and economic power with growing global influence has significant implications for the Asia-Pacific region and the world. The United States welcomes the rise of a stable, peaceful, and prosperous China, and encourages China to participate responsibly in world affairs by taking on a greater share of the burden for the stability, resilience, and growth of the international system. The United States has done ... |
|
| Selective Expeditionary Power: Setting Conditions to Rapidly Achieve Decisive Battle in 2020 |
Jan-2009 |
24 pages |
| Authors:
David L Odom; MARINE CORPS UNIV QUANTICO VA SCHOOL OF ADVANCED WARFIGHTING (SAW)
|
| Faced with an evolving enemy threat, the U.S. must adapt to retain flexibility and selectivity in future engagements. Accordingly, readiness to project power, globally and in a timely fashion, must be seriously considered. Through an emphasis on increasing expeditionary capabilities, emerging global partnerships, and future sealift technologies, the United States will be able to continue to rapidly project power globally in 2020 with minimal impact from the planned reduction of ... |
|
| Assessing the Cost-Effectiveness of Modernizing the KC-10 to Meet Global Air Traffic Management Mandates |
Jan-2009 |
|
| Authors:
Fred Timson; Michael Kennedy; David T Orletsky; Anthony D Rosello; Sean Bednarz; Chuck Stelzner; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
|
| The KC-10 Extender air refueling aircraft is approaching 25 years of service without undergoing significant avionics modernization. Without upgrades, the CNS capabilities of the KC-10 will not allow it to comply with various upcoming air traffic management (ATM) mandates around the world. Noncompliance with these mandates would prevent the KC-10 from flying the most fuel-efficient altitudes and routings in civil air traffic systems and cause delays both on the ground ... |
|
| The Logic of the Nuclear Arsenal |
Jan-2009 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Adam Lowther; AIR UNIV MAXWELL AFB AL AIR FORCE RESEARCH INST
|
| With the historic election of Barack Obama, the United States is likely to see an equally historic review of nuclear weapons policy. In 2009 alone, the new administration will undertake a nuclear posture review (NPR), expected in early 2010, and oversee the expiration or renegotiation of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START), which expires 5 Dec 2009. Mr. Obama also will be responsible for ensuring compliance with obligations in the ... |
|
| NATO Membership for Bosnia and Herzegovina: Obstacles and Challenges |
Dec-2008 |
137 pages |
| Authors:
Jasmin Katica; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
|
| To provide for its future security, Bosnia and Herzegovina aspires to NATO membership. It intends to be not only a consumer of security, but also a provider of security for its allies. Because of the history and specific regional context of its relations with its neighbors, Bosnia and Herzegovina faces many obstacles. Although Bosnia and Herzegovina is still engaged in a stabilization and reconstruction process, Sarajevo is trying to find ... |
|
| Transforming NATO. An NDU Anthology |
Dec-2008 |
509 pages |
| Authors:
Hans Binnendijk; Gina Cordero; NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV WASHINGTON DC CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY
|
| Since September 11, 2001, the National Defense University has undertaken a series of studies on the Transformation of NATO for 21st Century missions. These studies focused on needed military capabilities, political transformation, new operational requirements, new missions, and NATO science and technology. Some of these studies made recommendations that were adopted as NATO policy while other may be ahead of their time. Most were published by the National Defense University. ... |
|
| Advancing under Fire: Wartime Change and the U.S. Military |
Dec-2008 |
149 pages |
| Authors:
Robert A Masaitis; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA DEFENSE ANALYSIS DEPT
|
| This study examines the underlying conditions necessary for making major changes during wartime. It first surveys the relevant literature covering both military and organizational change to build hypotheses about wartime change. It then develops a framework and typology with which to study change in the complex endeavor of a military at war. Finally, it uses the United States military's experiences in World War II, Vietnam, and the Global War on ... |
|
| China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities - Background and Issues for Congress |
08-Oct-2008 |
|
| Authors:
Ronald O'Rourke; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
|
| Concern has grown in Congress and elsewhere since the 1990s about China's military modernization. Several of the U.S. Navy's most expensive acquisition programs, as well as Navy initiatives for homeporting ships and for training sailors, are for developing or maintaining capabilities that could be useful or critical in countering improved Chinese mantime military capabilities in coming years. The issue for Congress addressed in this report is: How should China's military ... |
|
| Slowing Military Change |
01-Oct-2008 |
108 pages |
| Authors:
Zhivan J Alach; ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
|
| This monograph looks at the development of military technology in recent years. It examines three major platforms: fighter aircraft, tanks, and cruisers, examining the gaps between generations as well as the capability gains of each succeeding type. While it shows that development has slowed, at the same time capability increases have also slowed: it takes longer to get new equipment, and that new equipment is less of an improvement over ... |
|
| Exploring the Implications of Transaction Cost Economics on Joint and System-of-Systems Programs |
23-Sep-2008 |
60 pages |
| Authors:
John Dillard; Raymond Franck; Francois Melese; Mary M Brown; Robert M Flowe; Diana Angelis; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PUBLIC POLICY
|
| As the Department of Defense (DoD) moves from the single-system, platform centric paradigm to the capabilities-based paradigm, the scope and complexity of solutions are growing. The increasing emphasis on joint service and system-of-systems (SoS) capabilities has created both opportunities and challenges for materiel acquisition. A key barrier that needs to be overcome for the DoD to achieve the promises of joint service and SoS programs involves the challenge of transaction ... |
|
| China Naval Modernization: Implications for U.S. Navy Capabilities -- Background and Issues for Congress |
12-Sep-2008 |
|
| Authors:
Ronald O'Rourke; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
|
| Concern has grown in Congress and elsewhere since the 1990s about China's military modernization. Several of the U.S. Navy's most expensive acquisition programs, as well as Navy initiatives for homeporting ships and for training sailors, are for developing or maintaining capabilities that could be useful or critical in countering improved Chinese maritime military capabilities in coming years. How should China's military modernization be factored into decisions about U.S. Navy programs? ... |
|
| Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker Modernization: Background, Issues, and Options for Congress |
11-Sep-2008 |
|
| Authors:
Ronald O'Rourke; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
|
| Of the Coast Guard's three polar icebreakers, two -- Polar Star and Polar Sea -- have exceeded their intended 30-year service lives. The Polar Star is not operational and has been on caretaker status since July 1, 2006. A 2007 report from the National Research Council (NRC) on the U.S. polar icebreaking fleet states that "U.S. [polar] icebreaking capability is now at risk of being unable to support national interests ... |
|
| The "People" in the PLA: Recruitment, Training, and Education in China's Military |
01-Sep-2008 |
402 pages |
| Authors:
Andrew Scobell; Roy Kamphausen; Travis Tanner; ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
|
| Twenty-first century China is undergoing major transformations in virtually every sphere. Decades of almost double-digit annual economic growth rates have been accompanied by double-digit annual growth rates in China's military budget. There is considerable concern over the pace and scope of this modernization of the People s Liberation Army (PLA). Such concerns are underscored by high-profile incidents, such as the January 2007 anti-satellite missile test. Public attention has, understandably, focused ... |
|
| Using Spiral Development to Reduce Acquisition Cycle Times |
Sep-2008 |
76 pages |
| Authors:
William Lucyshyn; Jacques S Gansler; Adam Spiers; MARYLAND UNIV COLLEGE PARK CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY AND PRIVATE ENTERPRISE
|
| The U.S. military's mission expanded significantly following the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01 and with the subsequent Global War on Terror (and the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq). In order for the military to effectively respond to, and counter, these rapidly evolving asymmetric and irregular threats, the military needs an acquisition system that will provide the required weapons quickly, efficiently, and with low risk. Unfortunately, rather than becoming more efficient, the ... |
|
| Status of Training Vehicles for U.S. Ground Forces Deploying in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom |
06-Aug-2008 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Joseph R Oliva; Marlene Cruz-Freire; Matthew D Schwersenska; Loretta L Unger; Michael N Hepler; Deanne B Curry; Hillary J Smith; Melissa M Quealy; Timothy M Wimette; Robert F Prinzbach; Liz Scullin; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
|
| Our overall audit objective was to determine whether U.S. ground forces supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom were receiving the training necessary to meet operational requirements. Specifically for this project, we determined whether the training equipment at Combat Training Centers (CTCs) was sufficient for ground forces training in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Competing requirements for equipment in theater as well as units being reset for redeployment have created challenges for Combat ... |
|
| Defense Systems Modernization and Sustainment Initiative |
21-Jul-2008 |
67 pages |
| Authors:
Nabil Nasr; Edward McCarthy; Michael Haselkorn; Michael Thurston; Brian Duddy; ROCHESTER INST OF TECH NY NATIONAL CENTER FOR REMANUFACTURING AND RESOURCE RECOVERY
|
| The National Center for Remanufacturing and Resource Recovery (NC3R) at the Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies (CIMS) at Rochester Institute of Technology has successfully researched and demonstrated technologies that are able to enhance the performance of defense weapons and support systems, while managing total life-cycle costs. The program areas supported by this ONR grant were Asset Health Management (AHM), Life-cycle Engineering and Economic Decision Systems (LEEDS), Material Aging, and Modernization ... |
|
| Defense Expenditure and Economic Growth: Empirical Study on Case of Turkey |
01-Jun-2008 |
111 pages |
| Authors:
Ertugrul Tekeoglu; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
|
| This thesis set out to find the relationship, if any, between defense spending and economic growth for Turkey, and to discuss the policy implications of the empirical results. Since Turkey has one of the largest defense budgets within the Middle East and also NATO, this question has important implications for Turkey's future economic well-being and political stability. Taking into account the difficulties present in previous military expenditure studies, an econometric ... |
|
| Fire for Effect: Calling for a More Potent Energy System |
22-May-2008 |
114 pages |
| Authors:
Jonathan E Jeckell; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
|
| The United States and its allies depend heavily on energy for their way of life and key capabilities in warfare. The current energy system has served us well for nearly 100 years, but is now shifting out of our favor and is creating strategic liabilities and tactical vulnerabilities. Our leaders are becoming increasingly concerned about these issues, but most of the attention is focused on alternative sources for the civilian ... |
|
| Navy Aegis Cruiser and Destroyer Modernization: Background and Issues for Congress |
21 MAY 2008 |
|
| Authors:
Ronald O'Rourke; LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
|
| The Navy wants to modernize 84 Aegis cruisers and destroyers over a period of more than 20 years at a potential total cost of about $9.7 billion in today's dollars. The modernizations are intended to ensure that the ships can be operated cost-effectively throughout their entire intended service lives. The program poses several potential issues for Congress. This report will be updated as events warrant. |
|
| India's Approaching Expeditionary Armed Forces |
19-May-2008 |
52 pages |
| Authors:
Christopher R Liermann; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
|
| The country of India continues to straddle the crossroads of East and West, much as it has done throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. As the world's fastest growing population with an enormous capitalist appetite, India finds itself a strategic partner of the United States, and yet a global competitor interested in agreements with dubious cohorts such as Russia and China. Because of its increasing interests abroad, India must look ... |
|
| The Impact of Collaborative and Three Dimensional Imaging Technology on SHIPMAIN Cost Estimates |
May-2008 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
Cornelius; David H Jr; NAVAL SUPPLY SYSTEMS COMMAND MECHANICSBURG PA
|
| The U.S. Navy owns 277 ships, 57 submarines and more than 4,000 aircraft that requires an inventory that includes: 551 different engines; 7,325 different motors; 36,979 types of valves; 268 air-conditioning unit models and ; 443 categories of generators. Research was conducted into the efficiencies and added value that could be realized by incorporating 3D laser scanning and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools into the cost estimation portion of the ... |
|
| Advances in Acquisition Project Management - Capabilities Focused Acquisition Process - Continued - |
May-2008 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
Ray Jones; PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICER GROUND COMBAT AND SUPPORT SYSTEM WARREN MI
|
| Army radio systems in the past were platform- and data link-centric. Tomorrow's systems need to be interoperable and net-centric, with open system architecture and enterprise wide usability. Supporting the Army Vision requires synchronized modernization. |
|
| A Balance of Power-Army Transformation and Modernization in an Era of Persistent Conflict |
04-Apr-2008 |
87 pages |
| Authors:
Matthew S Kinkead; NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV NORFOLK VA JOINT FORCES STAFF COLL
|
| The enduring mission of the U.S. Army is to provide ready forces and land force capabilities to the Combatant Commanders in support of the National Security Strategy, the National Defense Strategy and the National Military Strategy. The purpose of this paper is to ascertain if the U.S. Army transformation and modernization efforts are truly nested with the higher level security strategies, and likewise if these two initiatives are essential to ... |
|
| A Decision Tool to Evaluate Budgeting Methodologies for Estimating Facility Recapitalization Requirements |
01-Mar-2008 |
173 pages |
| Authors:
Krista M Hickman; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
|
| The purpose of this research was to develop a decision tool to assist in the evaluation of facility recapitalization budget estimation models to determine which model was best suited for a particular organization. Specifically, the thesis sought to answer an overarching research question addressing the importance of recapitalization and the best method to estimate the facility recapitalization budget using the Department of Defense (DoD) as the subject of the research. ... |
|
| Taiwan's Dilemma: China, the United States, and Reunification |
MAR 2008 |
103 pages |
| Authors:
Eric von Kessler; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
|
| The Taiwan issue is a source of possible conflict between Taiwan, the People's Republic of China, and the United States. While China and Taiwan relations have strengthened, the prospect of reunification remains uncertain. Although China promotes peaceful unification of all of its claimed territory, the military's focus is on Taiwan. Conversely, Taiwan authorities rebuke unification, relying on the United States for arms and support. Throughout the dilemma the United States ... |
|
| Marine Artillery and Fixing the Force |
19-Feb-2008 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
B B Harrison; MARINE CORPS COMMAND AND STAFF COLL QUANTICO VA
|
| In 2000, the 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps, General James L. Jones, ordered a review of artillery within the Marine Corps, His vision was to build an artillery organization capable of providing flexible and lethal fires to the Marine air ground task force (MAGTF). As a result, a triad of ground-based fires was developed to provide the MAGTF commander with flexible, scalable, and lethal ground-based fire support options: the ... |
|
| Strategic Goals Implementation Plan V2.0 |
01-Jan-2008 |
101 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ACQUISITION TECHNOLOGY AND LOGISTICS WASHINGTON DC
|
| The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (USD(AT&L)) 2007 Strategic Goals Implementation Plan aligned AT&L with the defense enterprise by "flowing down" the national and defense strategic guidance, particularly the Quadrennial Defense Review, into seven organizational goals. The USD(AT&L) team used time-certain initiatives, metrics, and assigned leadership to track progress and adjust efforts as necessary. The plan was updated in March and June 2007, following tri-annual reviews. ... |
|
| China's Pursuit for World Power Status: Is the Transformation of the People's Liberation Army a Threat to the United States Global Interest and Security? |
Jan-2008 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
Gregory L Grunwald; MARINE CORPS COMMAND AND STAFF COLL QUANTICO VA
|
| The purpose of this paper is to critically analyze the increasing capabilities and goals of the PLA, and show that the focus of the CCP national strategy is to obtain a near mirror image military capability to the United States within the next decade. This desire from a Chinese perspective is not to modernize and transform the PLA in order to provoke military conflict with the US, but to have ... |
|
| Army Modernization Strategy 2008 |
Jan-2008 |
274 pages |
| Authors:
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF G8 (ARMY) WASHINGTON DC
|
| The Army's enduring mission is to protect and defend our Nation's vital security interests and to provide support to civil authorities in response to domestic emergencies. This requires an expeditionary, campaign-quality Army capable of dominating across the full spectrum of conflict, at any time, in any environment and against any adversary for extended periods of time. To do this the Army must continually review its structure and capabilities to ensure ... |
|
Reports by Keyword(s)
*MILITARY MODERNIZATION
