An Army Force Structure for the Future
Abstract
Historically, the Army has adapted to changes in its environment by altering its force structure. Many factors influence that environment--national interests threats to those interests national strategies, resource allocations, existing and emerging technologies, and doctrine--and, thus, affect the force structure of the Army. Occasionally, however, the Army has not responded to manifest changes in its environment that demand structural modification. Today is such an occasion. In the last three years, the geostrategic environment has undergone tumultuous changes. U.S. national security and military strategies have experienced equally substantial alteration. Resource allocations have declined. And, in the last decade, technology has greatly increased warfighting capabilities at every level. Yet the Army's force structure, beyond getting smaller, is unchanged. This paper examines the numerous environmental influences that affect the Army and proposes a more vigorous conventional force structure that will make the Army of 1995 and beyond a strategic force capable of meeting national security needs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 31, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA249368
Entities
People
- Thomas F. Armeli
Organizations
- United States Army War College