Is the United States Prepared for Its Most Likely Conflicts,

Abstract

This paper assesses key trends which could result in more frequent 'very limited' conflicts. Still other trends concerning how U.S. force might best be used in such conflicts are identified. The paper's objective is to raise questions about what future U.S. forces should be able to do in such conflicts, and to stimulate debate by suggesting some characteristics which those forces will need.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA105176

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  • Bruce F. Powers

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  • RAND Corporation

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  • Counter WMD
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