The 1986 DoD Reorganization Act and Its Effect on U.S. Army Officer Development Policies

Abstract

The Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986 has fundamentally changed the procedures by which officers are selected, trained, and managed for joint duty assignments. This study examines key personnel provisions of the Goldwater-Nichols Act and seeks to determine its impact on Army officer management. Specifically, it looks at whether the Army can meet its quantitative and qualitative requirements - and what will be the effect on officer development policies. The study also examines some implications of competing joint versus Army requirements. Finally, a presentation of possible officer perceptions is presented. From this analysis, conclusions are drawn concerning the overall effect of Goldwater-Nichols with supporting recommendations

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA194048

Entities

People

  • Michael B. Sherfield

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Personnel
  • Department Of Defense
  • Doctrine
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Education
  • Officer Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Professional Development
  • Schools
  • Students
  • Training
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
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