Economy of Force: A Total Army, the Israel Defense Force Model

Abstract

The author of this report uses the IDF as a model in much the same way the U.S. Army has traditionally examined foreign armies. He describes the force and hones in on the significant aspects such as its force structure and mix, officer corps and equipment. Having examined the model he rejects what may not be transferrable and then lists what his examination has revealed as relevant to today's post-cold war U.S. Army. For each of the diverse yet relevant aspects, the author shows how one might superimpose them on U.S. ground forces and even touches on the significance of the Joint lessons the IDF offers. Israel Defense Force; IDF; citizen army; U.S. Army.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA251603

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  • Charles E. Heller

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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