Maintaining Warfighting Capability in an Interdependent International Environment: Limitations to Arming the Nation from a Logistics Point of View
Abstract
This paper suggests that the United States cannot arm or sustain its war machine without the cooperation of nations beyond its sphere of influence. It develops the thought that the vital interest of the United States is linked to the development of some Asian and African nations. The author asserts that U. S. security is becoming increasingly dependent on the raw materials from Africa and finished components from Asia needed to build weapon systems. Failure to take a holistic approach to the problem of dependency is seen as one of the major impediments to solving the foreign dependency equation. Traditional approaches to solving foreign dependency problems fail to take into account the complex nature of international relationships, the synergy which exists among the elements of foreign dependency, and the inability of program managers to determine actual requirements for military and commercial production. A recommended program to mitigate the effects of foreign dependency includes recognition of on-going efforts, a proposed management organization and a procedure to include dependency factors in procurement decisions. (EDC)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA202077
Entities
People
- Roy M. Crite
Organizations
- Air War College