The Citizen-Army Concept in Germany: Political-Military Implications.
Abstract
The paper presents an analysis of the political-military implications for a possible application of the citizen-army concept by the Federal Republic of Germany. Pressures leading to proposed force structure reforms of the Bundeswehr are viewed, and the suitability of various national modes of the citizen-army concept are examined with reference to West German requirements and constraints. The contribution of both the German Territorial Army and a territorial defense force to NATO's capacity for deterrence and defense is analyzed, and the political liabilities and assets of such force development are delineated and discussed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0778193
Entities
People
- Jon L. Lellenberg
Organizations
- SRI International