Army Multi-Domain Transformation: Ready to Win in Competition and Conflict, Chief of Staff Paper #1
Abstract
America has long preserved the peace through its military strength. A large portion of this strength comes from the ability to deter war, provided by a strong and capable Army, coupled with strong and capable partners throughout the world. Although our Army still maintains overmatch, it is fleeting. In the face of determined adversaries and accelerating technological advances, we must transform today to meet tomorrows challenges. Future conflicts will manifest at longer range, across all domains, and at much greater speed, both physical and cognitive. We must therefore continue to implement a 21stcentury talent management system, develop and field new weapon systems, transform our doctrine, build new organizations, and change the way we train. This bold transformation will provide the Joint Force with the range, speed, and convergence of cutting edge technologies that will be needed to provide future decision dominance and overmatch required to win the next fight. The Army provides unique contributions to the Joint Force to help protect our national interests and ensure the security of the American people at home and abroad. In competition, our Nations goal remains winning without fighting by leveraging all elements of national power. Deterrence is one critical part of competing successfully. To deter aggression, the Joint Force must have an irrefutable, demonstrated ability to fight and win. To advance our interests in competition more broadly, the Army maintains forward presence and fosters enduring land power partnerships around the world. The Army also leverages an array of capabilities to operate in the information space and ensure that the nation can consistently win with the truth. We provide mobile long range fires, sustainment, protection, and forces able to maneuver within an adversary's anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) layer. And we boost the credibility of our deterrent message with our demonstrated commitment to closely integrate with the Joint Force.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 16, 2021
- Accession Number
- AD1143195
Entities
People
- James C. Mcconville
Organizations
- United States Army