A Framework for Defense Planning

Abstract

This report presents an approach to strengthening the U.S. defense planning process. The approach centers on a simple but rigorous framework that links official statements of national security and national military strategy and the operational capabilities of force elements to programs for developing and procuring military systems and services. The author recommends adopting a force-planning procedure that includes the following elements: 1) an operational focus, 2) guidance to Department of Defense components in operational terms, 3) discussion at the level of force elements rather than systems and hardware, 4) developing outlines of capability goals, 5) the allocation of resources to best overall effect. Keywords: Defense planning; National security; Military strategy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA215605

Entities

People

  • Glenn A. Kent

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Support
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Congress
  • Defense Planning
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Military Planning
  • Military Strategy
  • Money
  • National Security
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • United States
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Education

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.