US Global Retrenchment and the Army of 2000.

Abstract

This memorandum considers the present period of US global 'retrenchment.' The author affirms that this phenomenon reflects a mood of introspection and a desire to withdraw from international commitments. He contends that the retrenchment is exemplified not only by overt physical acts such as planned and actual reductions in overseas force structure and refusal to provide military aid to counter Communist expansionism, but also in more subtle psychological and philosophical nuances. The author concludes with an assessment of the effects of 'global retrenchment' on the Army of year 2000, in terms of the need for increased strategic mobility, command, control and communications, and an improved state of readiness of both active and reserve components. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 10, 1979
Accession Number
ADA070046

Entities

People

  • Alwyn H. King

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Doctrine
  • Europe
  • Force Structure
  • Foreign Policy
  • Governments
  • International Relations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Security
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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