The U.S. Navy in the 1980's.
Abstract
It seems fair to conclude from this survey of U.S. Navy plans and programs that there is considerable reason to hope that the Navy will continue to be able to carry out its missions despite the challenges of the 1980s. There appears to be a new consensus on the nature and importance of the Navy's missions and also on the major categories of forces that should make up the fleet. The new Reagan Administration has indicated its intent to provide additional funds, and has done so in its first budget. It has also indicated a willingness to provide funds to help solve some major Navy problems not discussed here, notably personnel retention, training and readiness. (So far, the personnel situation seems to be reacting favorably to major increases in pay and benefits passed by Congress in 1980.) It remains to be seen, of course, whether the Reagan Administration can actually provide the money needed to continue the expanded Navy programs after 1982. It also remains to be seen whether the decisions made concerning the missions of the Navy, the structure of the fleet and the characteristics of new weapons systems are really appropriate to the world of the 1980s. Despite these questions and other problems that will certainly arise, the future of the U.S. Navy today looks brighter today than it has for quite a few years.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA102696
Entities
People
- Stephen S. Roberts
Organizations
- Center for Naval Analyses