Military Readiness, Mobilization Planning, and Civil Preparedness: Issues for Planning

Abstract

The security of the United States and the safety of its citizens are the Nations primary and most vital interests, The security, integrity, and well being of our allies are critical to U.S. security. To maintain the freedom and to protect the freedom of allies, the United States must be prepared to successfully overcome potential military challenges to its worldwide interests. The essential elements in preparedness involve developing workable contingency plans and maintaining required forces, material, and equipment at optimum levels of readiness. This study examines current and emerging issues relating to contingency planning and readiness. It emphasizes major problems and concerns and congressional interest and needs. The study also represents the perspective GAO is using to organize its audit efforts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 26, 1991
Accession Number
AD1101875

Entities

People

  • Donald J. Horan
  • Paul Math

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accounting
  • Air Force
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Civil Defense
  • Combat Readiness
  • Congress
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Conventional Warfare
  • Law
  • Logistics
  • Military Personnel
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Tanker Aircraft
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • Economics
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.