| The Pilot Staffing Conundrum: A Delphi Study |
Jun-2009 |
66 pages |
| Authors:
Margaret C Martin; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
|
 | In this study, 23 MAJCOM/FOA-rated management experts were surveyed. In a three-round Delphi Study, the expert panel determined a list of unique pilot knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and staff issues that benefited from those KSAs. The value of this study is that it highlights a conundrum in pilot manning that is exacerbated by current trends in budget and manning reductions. Traditionally, the Air Force wants and needs pilots in ... |
|
| Fighter Drawdown Dynamics: Effects on Aircrew Inventories |
Jan-2009 |
|
| Authors:
James H Bigelow; William W Taylor; John A Ausink; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
|
 | The Air Force faces an increasing demand for personnel with pilot skills, a demand driven by the expanding number and size of various staffs (such as those of air operations centers) and an increased demand for operators of unmanned aircraft systems (UASs), who, by Air Force policy, must be pilots. At the same time, the Air Force faces a declining ability to produce pilots (particularly fighter pilots) because its aircraft ... |
|
| Recapitalizing the Air Force Intellect: Essays on War, Airpower, and Military Education |
MAY 2008 |
271 pages |
| Authors:
Dennis M. Drew; AIR UNIV MAXWELL AFB AL
|
| The essays and speeches in this anthology, written over the years by Dennis M. Drew, Colonel, USAF, retired, are grouped into four broad subject areas, within which they are arranged chronologically. Part 1, "Considering the Past -- Contemplating the Future," examines some classical military themes and their relationship to modern military problems and the use of modern airpower. The essays in part 1 were written and published during the 1980s. ... |
|
| Al Qaeda, RMA, and the Future of Warfare |
17 MAR 2008 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas C. Graves; ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
|
| As a result of the end of the Cold War, the fall of the Soviet Union, US success during the Gulf War, and other factors, the US military reduced its size in the 1990s. Concurrently, the US military pursued a revolution in military affairs (RMA) in an effort to offset the reduction in size by gaining efficiency through the application of new technology, techniques, and doctrine. This monograph examines these ... |
|
| Systemic Operational Design: Improving Operational Planning for the Netherlands Armed Forces |
25 MAY 2006 |
60 pages |
| Authors:
Jelte R. Groen; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
|
| The Armed Forces of the Netherlands are currently in a reorganization process in order to improve the balance between tasks and capabilities. Specific materiel is being disposed of and organizations are downsized to achieve this balance. Part of this reorganization is the monopolization of operational level planning at the Defense Staff level to facilitate joint operations. The Directorate of Operations in the Defense Staff has been made responsible for this ... |
|
| There When You Need Them? Defining Reliability in Army Contracting for Operation Iraqi Freedom |
01 MAR 2006 |
18 pages |
| Authors:
Samuel S. Evans; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
|
| This paper will examine recent reliability issues with Army contractors on the battlefield in Iraq. It looks at the apparent continued propensity of the Army to use contractors to facilitate operations and fill soldier specialty shortfalls. It discusses the reasons why the Army is using contractors versus soldiers. It specifically defines the requirements for a reliable contractor. Finally, the paper recommends solutions to reduce any strategic risks associated with manning ... |
|
| AFMC Civilian Retention: Forecasting Policy on the Future of the Civilian Workforce |
MAR 2006 |
111 pages |
| Authors:
Dex Y. Landreth; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
|
| The Department of Defense's (DoD) achievement of its mission is dependent in large part on the skills and expertise of its civilian workforce. DoD's civilian workforce develops policy, provides intelligence, manages finances, and acquires and maintains weapon systems, to name a few areas of work. During its downsizing in the early 1990s, DoD did not focus on reshaping the civilian workforce in a strategic manner. This resulted in a workforce ... |
|
| An In-Depth Analysis of the Department of the Navy's Targeted Separation Incentive Program as a Force-Shaping Tool |
MAR 2006 |
76 pages |
| Authors:
Daniel P. Hudson; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
|
| This research examines how the Targeted Separation Incentive Program, currently underway by the Navy, is being administered to bring about the voluntary separations of junior officers to meet the requirements of the Navy's most recent force reduction. The study evaluates the effects of past separation incentive programs as well as the current compensation package that the service member may receive, which is outlined in the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense ... |
|
| A Revised Military Strategy for Changing Realities and Conditions |
05 OCT 2005 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
Donald L. Kerrick; NATIONAL WAR COLL WASHINGTON DC
|
| For over 40 years U.S. military strategy has been built on the foundation of global war with the Soviet Union. With the Soviet threat receding and the shape of other threats yet to emerge, it will be impossible to maintain 28 active and reserve Army divisions, four Marine divisions, 14 Navy carrier battle groups, and 37 Air Force active and reserve wings. Do global change and fiscal realities require an ... |
|
| El Salvador: Options for the 90s |
28 SEP 2005 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
John D. Hamill; NATIONAL WAR COLL WASHINGTON DC
|
| The El Salvador conflict is nearing its 10th anniversary without any clear indication that the end is in sight. El Salvador is the focal point of U.S. policy in Central America and has become a test case of the nation's will and ability to influence political and military events in the region. U.S. intervention in El Salvador is a product of the broader conflict in Central America, which was initiated ... |
|
| The Post Cold War Era: Will The Old Rules Support A New Strategy? |
28 SEP 2005 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
James Roudebush; NATIONAL WAR COLL WASHINGTON DC
|
| War is that condition that exists when a state feels that its vital interests are at stake and seeks to impose its will on an adversary through the use of force. This use of war to achieve a particular end is nearly as old as mankind itself and has evolved a body of philosophical law addressing the moral justification of this violent tool. This body of law, the Just War ... |
|
| Sharpening the Sword: Combat Readiness of the National Guard Combat Brigades |
28 SEP 2005 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
Richard L. Stouder; NATIONAL WAR COLL WASHINGTON DC
|
| After every major war, America has had a tendency to disarm because there was no perceived threat on the horizon. After this "victory" in the Cold War, the United States is again in the process of standing down its armed forces. Congress has mandated cuts to capitalize on a "peace dividend." While the military acknowledges that some reductions are justified, any cut in forces should be in accordance with a ... |
|
| Blues to Civvies: Morphing the Military Profession |
APR 2005 |
77 pages |
| Authors:
Cynthia J. Grey; AIR UNIV MAXWELL AFB AL CENTER FOR AEROSPACE DOCTRINE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
|
| Hiring contractors to perform Air Force operations is morphing the military profession. Never before have so many contractors been hired to support or perform operations both in theater and on CONUS bases. This research will assess today's unprecedented employment of defense contractors in the Department of Defense and the Air Force, including real-world examples from operations in Iraq and at the 45th Space Wing. Similarities will be drawn with NASA's ... |
|
| A Strong NATO is Essential to the United States National Security Strategy |
18 MAR 2005 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Alan M. Stull; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
|
| As the United States fights the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) wrestles with its post cold-war role, it is imperative that America stays deeply engaged in Europe. The United States must maintain relevance in Europe to continue cooperation with Europeans on security and economic policies. The United States has maintained its most influential position on the Continent through its ongoing NATO leadership. However, ... |
|
| The Regiments and the Canadian Army of Tomorrow: Are Both Reconcilable? |
Jan-2005 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Jocelyn Paul; MARINE CORPS UNIV QUANTICO VA SCHOOL OF ADVANCED WARFIGHTING
|
| The rapid transformation of the world in the last 15 years, the increased operational tempo and shrinking defense budgets have forced the Canadian Army to think seriously about its transformation. The Army recognizes that this vast enterprise has implications in the fields of education, training, doctrine, technology, and equipment. However, this paper is most concerned about the organizational reengineering of the Canadian Army. After having introduced the current transformation model ... |
|
| BRAC 2005 Implementation Decision Support Tools |
15 JUL 2004 |
50 pages |
| Authors:
John Harris; Gregory S. Parnell; Brent Hoops; Sean Gardner; Randy Mounts; MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT NY DEPT OFSYSTEM ENGINEERING
|
| This project was a West Point Department of Systems Engineering cadet research project sponsored by the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installation Analysis who, in coordination with the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management's Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Division, requested three related but distinct project tasks. The first task was a historical analysis of the Army's BRAC implementation performance. The second task was to develop a ... |
|
| United States Security Strategy for the Asia-Pacific Region |
19 MAR 2004 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Virgil S. Williams; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
|
| Responding to emerging new threats and the changing security environment around the world, U.S. strategic leaders and planners are reconsidering the U.S. defense strategy for the Asia-Pacific region. Developing a new strategy to adapt to the conditions of a new era will be a challenge. The conflict between North and South Korea remains the principal threat to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. This Strategy Research Paper reviews the ... |
|
| The Pentagon vs. Congress: The Political Economy of Military Base Closures During BRAC |
23 JUL 2003 |
224 pages |
| Authors:
Brian T. Kehl; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSONAFB OH
|
| This dissertation examines and analyzes economic and political forces that influenced military base closures under the Defense Base Closure and Realignment (BRAC) process of the late 1980's and early 1990's. The research utilizes a qualitative approach to outline the public good nature of defense and describes the rapid shifts in power and authority that were necessary for the formation of four "independent" BRAC commissions. Win-set analysis demonstrates that outside forces ... |
|
| The Mansfield Amendments and the U.S. Commitment in Europe, 1966-1975 |
JUN 2003 |
53 pages |
| Authors:
Peter Lazar; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
|
| This thesis explores international and domestic factors that constitute continuities in U.S. foreign and security policy regarding trans- Atlantic relations. Since the founding of the Atlantic Alliance burden sharing has been one of the major sources of conflict between the United States and its European NATO allies. Despite the reluctance to spend more than minimal amounts on military capabilities in most European NATO countries the issue did not become a ... |
|
| A Comprehensive Model of the Employee's Turnover Decision Process |
26 DEC 2002 |
3 pages |
| Authors:
David P. Donnelly; Jeffrey J. Quirin; KANSAS STATE UNIV MANHATTAN
|
| Retaining qualified employees is a substantial element of the military's human resource function. The long-term retention of employees has increased in importance as a result of the military's technological modernization. The extensive high-cost training required of today's sailor -- and the decrease in the size of the military's active forces have made long-term retention critical to the military mission. In any environment in which retention is a primary goal, an ... |
|
| The Effect of Operational Deployments on Army Reserve Component Attrition Rates and Its Strategic Implications |
15 MAY 2002 |
55 pages |
| Authors:
Jon A. Jensen; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
|
| This monograph will assess the effects of operational deployments on Army Reserve Component attrition rate and its strategic implications for the U. S. Army. It will challenge the belief that the current use of the Army Reserve Component in peace time operational deployments is having a negative effect on its attrition rate. Following the end of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm the United States' military began a dramatic down sizing of ... |
|
| The Civilian Putsch of 2018: Debunking the Myth of a Civil-Military Leadership Rift |
APR 2002 |
65 pages |
| Authors:
Douglas V. Mastriano; AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
|
| Does a dangerous rift actually exist between the United States' military and civil governmental leadership? A considerable group of influential/ elite academics believe that such a gap exists and suggest that it pose a dangerous threat to our very Republic. The alleged rift resulted from the following: divergence of cultures, "republicanization" of the officer corps, increased military involvement in domestic affairs (i.e. drug interdiction, disaster relief), the cultural clash between ... |
|
| America's Army in Europe: A New Future? |
14 MAR 2002 |
37 pages |
| Authors:
Raymond P. Palumbo; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
|
| This paper examines the purpose of our Army in Europe and proposes new ideas for the near-term as we transform to the objective force. Despite significant down sizing after the collapse of the Soviet Union, some critics argue that we still do not have the right Army forces in Europe. They question whether our current structure there is suited to sufficiently meet our nation's strategic security needs and perhaps consumes ... |
|
| US Military Logistics Management, Privatization, and Contractors on the Battlefield. What Does This All Mean? |
2002 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Dave McKenna; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
|
| The Defense Department and US Military that faces today's threats are far different then the Defense Department of a decade ago. Since 1985 the military force structure was reduced by 38 percent, the force structure was reduced by 33 percent and DoD procurement programs reduced by 63 percent. In an effort to maximize its allotted budget DoD has significantly downsized its workforce, eliminated many government jobs and subsequently increased the ... |
|
| The Effect of Voluntary Financial Incentives on Separation Rates for Mid-Career Military Personnel |
2002 |
|
| Authors:
RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
|
| At the end of the 198Os, the Department of Defense (DoD) began drawing down the size of the U.S. military's active force, from a post-Vietnam peak of 2.2 million in FY 1987 to 1.6 million by FY 1997, a decline of about 25 percent. Initially, the focus of the drawdown was on cutting the number of entrants into the armed forces, but DoD also needed to reduce the number of ... |
|
| The Privatization of Warfare: Back to the Future |
2002 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
Roger T. Housen; NATIONAL WAR COLL WASHINGTON DC
|
| It is a very old practice for rulers to fight some or all their wars by hiring foreigners, military skilled groups and individuals who have no special ideological stake in the conflict at hand. Loosely speaking, these hired soldiers are grouped together as "mercenaries." At the beginning of the 21st century, when various entities-states, corporations, political movements, etc.-find themselves in need of military or large-scale security services, hiring mercenaries is ... |
|
| Informed Question Paper - Polish Military |
2002 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Elena Kim-Mitchell; NATIONAL WAR COLL WASHINGTON DC
|
| Poland's military reform plan, embodied in the "Technical Modernisation of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland 2001-2006," includes significant changes to the structure of the Polish armed forces, armaments, infrastructure, operational procedures, and the number of personnel. Poland already has reduced its armed force strength from 350,000 in the 1980s to about 180,000 today, with further reductions planned through 2003. While these reductions have allowed for a smaller ... |
|
| Fleet Attrition: What Causes It and What to Do About It |
AUG 2001 |
|
| Authors:
Heidi L. Golding; James L. Gasch; David Greogry; Antia U. Hattiangadi; Thomas A. Husted; Carol S. Moore; Robert W. Shuford; Daniel A. Selver; CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA
|
| When the Navy's downsizing ended in the 1990s, undermanning in the fleet became evident. By the end of the decade, fewer than 90 percent of the enlisted billets were filled. Problems with recruiting, distributing, and retaining sailors all contributed to the undermanning difficulties. In response, the Navy fought to reverse the trend by instituting initiatives to alleviate attrition. As part of the Navy's efforts to increase manning through reduced attrition, ... |
|
| Forward Surgical Team Support Available to a Digitized Division in Total Army Analysis 05: Is It Enough? |
01 JUN 2001 |
123 pages |
| Authors:
Mark A. Gifford; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
|
| Traditionally, the United States has downsized its armed forces after periods of military success. These periods are generally accompanied by times of reduced defense budgets and military spending. Along with the Army, the Medical Department has experienced a significant reduction in its force structure over the last ten years. The assumption that future battlefields will be more survivable due to the Army's technological superiority has driven a reduction of the ... |
|
| Military Personnel: Perceptions of Retention-Critical Personnel Are Similar to Those of Other Enlisted Personnel |
JUN 2001 |
77 pages |
| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
|
| During the early and mid-1990s, when the military reduced personnel levels, retention was not a primary concern. However, DOD and Congress have long recognized that some servicemembers, particularly those in certain technical areas, can be difficult to retain. In 1998, DOD raised concerns about retention overall and about the quality and readiness of its forces. In testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee in September 1998, the members of the ... |
|
| Transformation in the Post Civil-War Period: Insights for a Peacetime Army |
10 APR 2001 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
Bruce E. Brydges; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
|
| The experiences of the American Army in the post-Civil War period, and the impacts of those experiences on the Army's performance in the Spanish- American War, are analyzed to gain insights for the provisioning of a peacetime Army. The Army's post-Cold War experiences, to date, are then examined to determine how well those insights were applied to the provisioning of today's peacetime Army. Examination reveals that many, if not most, ... |
|
| The Role of the Army National Guard in Ongoing Overseas Peacekeeping Missions: How Far Do We Stretch the Rubber Band Before it Breaks? |
10 APR 2001 |
38 pages |
| Authors:
Robert S. Forbes; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
|
| The downsizing of active military forces and the concurrent spike in operational tempo has resulted in a greatly increased use of Army National Guard units in ongoing overseas peacekeeping missions. The purpose of this paper is to see what impacts this situation is having on the Army National Guard and what actions should be taken to minimize the negative aspects of these deployments while fully supporting the nation's requirements. The ... |
|
| U.S. Defense Industrial Readiness; Getting in Right in the 21st Century |
10 APR 2001 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
Robert E. Hamm Jr; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
|
| This project examines the current DOD and defense industrial base environments after ten years of downsizing. An analysis of the national security environment of the early 21st century is provided to determine tomorrow's industrial base requirements. Finally, the project outlines how America, specifically the DOD, will work within the framework of a new integrated defense industrial base to meet the challenges of the early 21st century. |
|
| Crisis in the Acquisition Workforce: Some Simple Solutions |
01-Jan-2001 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA
|
| The military acquisition system is facing a crisis of significant proportions with the imminent loss, through retirement and attrition, of a substantial portion of its experienced workforce. This workforce is responsible for the development, production, and deployment of new weapons. The implications of this personnel shortage for national security, both in the near-term and long-term, are serious. The potential inability of the acquisition process to provide quality weapons in a ... |
|
| International Applied Military Psychology Symposium (36th) Held in Split, Croatia, on 11-15 September 2000. IAMPS 2000 Proceedings: Changing Mission for the 21st Century |
2001 |
318 pages |
| Authors:
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE ZAGREB (CROATIA)
|
| The 36th International Applied Military Psychology Symposium was held in Split, Croatia, on 11-15 September 2001. Changing Mission for the 21st Century was the theme. The IAMPS 2001 Proceedings includes both abstracts and papers of the presentations. Topics include integrating multinational forces; personnel management issues; quality of life issues; the selection, retention, and training of military personnel in the face of the emergence of a multipolar threat environment; professionalization and ... |
|
| Rand Research Brief: What Affects Decisions to Enlist in the Military |
2001 |
|
| Authors:
RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
|
| The period of drawing down the number of U.S. military personnel is over, and military recruiting targets are rising to keep the force from declining further. However, recruiting efforts must compete for resources (dollars for advertising, bonuses, etc.) within a smaller budget than in predrawdown days, and there have been reports that recruiters are having more difficulty in meeting their goals. Models that predict the enlistment probability of persons with ... |
|
| An Examination of the Effects of Voluntary Separation Incentives |
2001 |
|
| Authors:
Beth J. Asch; John T. Warner; RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
|
| Between January 1992 and October 1995, the Department of Defense offered a voluntary separation incentive to mid-career personnel to induce them to leave service as a means of facilitating the defense drawdown. This incentive, the VSI/SSB (Voluntary Separation Incentive/Special Separation Benefit) program, was offered to those with specific combinations of occupation, rank, and years of service (YOS). The specific eligibility criteria were determined by the individual services. Two key questions ... |
|
| An Assessment of Competing Facility Location Optimization Parameters: A Case Study of the United States Navy, Morale Welfare and Recreation Facilities |
DEC 2000 |
122 pages |
| Authors:
Charles E. Bowers; TEXAS UNIV AT AUSTIN
|
| This thesis addresses U. S. Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreational (MWR) locational planning. Despite the fact that Morale Welfare and Recreation facilities constitute but only one aspect of the military establishment, they are a critical part of the military member's entitlements package that affects both military morale and retention. Similar to other large organizations, the military's organizational structure and business practices are dynamic, constantly evolving to accommodate changing needs and ... |
|
| Shaping the Civilian Acquisition Workforce of the Future |
OCT 2000 |
72 pages |
| Authors:
OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ACQUISITION TECHNOLOGY AND LOGISTICS WASHINGTON DC
|
| The Department of Defense (DOD) is facing a crisis that can dramatically affect our Nation's ability to provide warfighters with modern weapon systems needed to defend our national interests. After 11 consecutive years of downsizing, we face serious imbalances in the skills and experience of our highly talented and specialized civilian workforce. Further, 50 percent will be eligible to retire by 2005. In some occupations, half of the current employees ... |
|
| Defense Headquarters: Status of Efforts to Redefine and Reduce Headquarters Staff |
SEP 2000 |
|
| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC NATIONAL SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DIV
|
| Congress has long been concerned that the Department of Defense's reductions in headquarters staff have not been commensurate with the overall force reductions. We have previously reported that the number of management headquarters' personnel was significantly higher than the Department reported and recommended that the Department revise its headquarters directive to include all activities performing headquarters functions. In May 1999, the Department of Defense issued a ... |
|
| Implementing Electronic Data Interchange to Provide In-Transit Visibility |
JUN 2000 |
85 pages |
| Authors:
Mark S. Danigole; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
|
| Computers, information systems, and communications systems are being used in the transportation industry to replace cumbersome, paper-based communications processes. In every US contingency, the lack of visibility over troop movements and cargo shipments has limited the military's ability to effectively conduct operational plans. Current Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives provide some level of in-transit visibility (ITV), but are we using effective tools to gain ITV of all DoD assets within ... |
|
| Using Activity-Based Costing to Improve Performance: A Case Study Report |
APR 2000 |
37 pages |
| Authors:
Kevin R. Moore; AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
|
| The ongoing Department of Defense (DoD) downsizing and reorganization programs have had a significant impact on defense capabilities and resources. Declining defense resources, in particular, are providing significant incentives to improve the management of all costs in the DoD. To improve cost management, the DoD has identified activity-based costing (ABC) and activity-based management (ABM) for defense-wide implementation. ABC is a methodology that measures the cost and performance of activities, resources, ... |
|
| Budget Options |
MAR 2000 |
356 pages |
| Authors:
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE (U S CONGRESS) WASHINGTON DC
|
| This volume-part of the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO's) annual report to the House and Senate Committees on the Budget-is intended to help inform policymakers about options for the federal budget. The report has two main components. First, it discusses some major proposals to increase spending or cut taxes that have been prompted by the emergence of large budget surpluses. Second, it presents some 250 specific policy ... |
|
| Current MOUT Doctrine Enhanced by Elements of Operational Design - An Imperative for Planning Future Military Operations in Urbanized Terrain |
17 DEC 1999 |
62 pages |
| Authors:
Scott F. Hume; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
|
| The world is becoming more urbanized and at an unprecedented rate. Some of the greatest factors contributing to increased world urbanization include changes in economies, availability of resources, education, cultural identity and politics. The most significant event contributing to the world's increasing urbanization is the end of the Cold War. With the end of the Cold War came a significant decrease in the need for U.S. ... |
|
| Military Personnel: Actions Needed to Better Define Pilot Requirements and Promote Retention |
20 AUG 1999 |
|
| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC NATIONAL SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DIV
|
| The Department of Defense (DOD) reported shortages of approximately 2,000 pilots at the end of fiscal year 1998 and projected that shortages would continue for several years. Retaining qualified pilots is important not only to ensure that operational requirements can be met, but also to recoup the substantial investments the services make in training their pilots. Concerned about reports of pilot shortages, the Chairman and former Ranking Minority Member of ... |
|
| Contracts: Design-Build Contracting |
31 JUL 1999 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
CORPS OF ENGINEERS WASHINGTON DC
|
| This regulation prescribes procedures for the use of design-build contracting by elements of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). |
|
| The Need for Active Guard/Reserve Unit Ministry Teams at Regional Support Commands |
04 JUN 1999 |
94 pages |
| Authors:
Paul H. Harwart; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
|
| This study investigates whether, or not, there is a need for full- time-support chaplains and chaplain assistants, also known as active guard/ reserve (AGR) unit ministry teams (UMTs), at the regional support commands (RSCs) in the United States Army Reserve (USAR). The approach taken was to study the history of assigning active guard/reserve unit ministry teams at regional support commands, to describe the roles, responsibilities, and functions of the AGR ... |
|
| Establishing Evaluation Criteria for Navy Regionalization |
JUN 1999 |
122 pages |
| Authors:
Joseph J. Illar; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
|
| In response to a perceived decline in the global threat and reduced defense budgets, the Navy has sought to reduce costs and increase efficiency through the concept of regionalization, i.e., the consolidation of support functions for all activities in a specific geographic area. The regionalization concept is currently in various stages of implementation throughout the world, and uses as its basis the concept of "best business practices." A comprehensive means ... |
|
| Joint Operations in Canada: Necessary or Merely Fashionable |
27 MAY 1999 |
59 pages |
| Authors:
Paul A. Duff; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
|
| The end of the Cold War has resulted in a new strategic environment. While the threat to national survival has declined for NATO nations, the threats to international stability and prosperity from smaller conflicts have increased. At the same time governments have reduced the size of their armed forces in order to realize a peace dividend. In order to mitigate the reductions, armed forces have adopted the ... |
|
| Toward Common Joint Targeting: Synchronizing the Battlefield Through Doctrine |
27 MAY 1999 |
57 pages |
| Authors:
Joel S. Westa; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES
|
| The Joint doctrine is defined as "fundamental principles that guide the employment of forces of two or more Services in coordinated action toward a common objective. It will be promulgated by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in coordination with the combatant commands, Services, and the Joint Staff." The purpose of having joint doctrine is to prevent duplication of effort, and to provide ... |
|
Reports by Keyword(s)
MILITARY DOWNSIZING
