Quadrennial Defense Review: Future Reviews Can Benefit from Better Analysis and Changes in Timing and Scope

Abstract

Congress mandated that every 4 years the Department of Defense (DOD) conduct a review to examine the national defense strategy and its implications for force structure, modernization, infrastructure and the budget. Because the 2001 review, which was issued on September 30, 2001, will have a significant impact on the department's planning and budget, GAO was asked to assess (1) the strengths and weaknesses of DOD's conduct and reporting of the review, and (2) whether changes in the QDR legislation could improve the usefulness of future reviews.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2002
Accession Number
AD1169578

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People

  • Andrew Hoehn

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

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  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Operations
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Defense Planning
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronic Mail
  • Force Structure
  • Homeland Security
  • Infrastructure
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Risk
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  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Business

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  • Defense Acquisition Program Management