Providing Defense Information to Congress: Potential Improvements to a Growing Problem
Abstract
This study is directed towards the current problem of how the DoD is to manage its response to growing congressional information requirements generated by recent reform legislation. More specifically, it focuses on the impact that the growing demand for information on the part of Congress and particularly its staff has had on Defense management. The capabilities of the Secretary of Defense and the Service Secretaries to respond adequately are analyzed and past information trends, potential future impacts and possible improvements in the process are addressed. This study consists of six chapters. Chapter I is an introduction. Chapter II places the recent surge of congressional reform into historical perspective. Chapter III is an analysis of the impact that congressional reform has had on the DOD. Chapter IV is a brief look at the institutionalized Defense process of responding to Congress. Chapter V addresses future congressional requirements for information. The final chapter is devoted to an investigation of areas of improvement with emphasis on the people involved, management technology, and organizational structures. Although potential improvements related to Congress and the Services are addressed, the perspective of this chapter is primarily related to that of the Secretary of Defense.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA041965
Entities
People
- Lewis R. Cabe
Organizations
- Naval War College