An Alternative Approach to Equipping and Modernizing the Force,
Abstract
Upon suggestion by the Undersecretary of the Army, this study investigates the benefits and drawbacks to a sequential method of modernizing the Army. Such a method seeks to select a subset element of the Army (e.g., a brigade, division, or corps) and modernize it with every current state-of-the-art piece of equipment available. The most modern radio, truck, tank, rifle, etc. currently available would be provided to that element. Then, that Army unit would be left alone with respect to modernization effects until all other such Army units were similarly modernized. Thus, over a number of years, each Army element would be sequentially modernized and hence the Army would be stratified from the most to the least modern units. Ramifications such as impacts on unit procurement costs, impacts on readiness levels, and impacts on production strategies are investigated. Program Managers and individuals at Army staff and agency levels are queried for inputs and views. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA170609
Entities
People
- Paul J. Miller
- William J. Parker Jr
Organizations
- United States Army War College