Toward a Leaner, More Agile Force: The Army in a Time of Fiscal Austerity

Abstract

This article considers some of the strategies proposed by civilian leaders in the defense sector, then seeks to answer the questions of how the draw-down will effect readiness and the challenges reduced manning will place upon the Noncommissioned Officers and junior enlisted Soldiers serving during this time of tightened purse strings. The author hopes to make the readers aware of the importance of good fiscal stewardship while stressing that the agile, all volunteer army is fully capable of overcoming these challenges.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 27, 2016
Accession Number
AD1027924

Entities

People

  • Brian C. Darling

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Air Force
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Information Operations
  • Leadership Training
  • Military Education
  • Military Science
  • National Guard
  • Nato
  • New Jersey
  • Noncommissioned Officers
  • Personnel Management
  • Training
  • United States
  • Warfare

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  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Strategic Security Studies