Fixing the Army's Role in the Drug War for the 1990's

Abstract

Drug use in the United States continues unabated. Despite efforts by local, State, and National agencies, success appears minimal. Drug traffickers are becoming wiser, bolder, and more sophisticated. The President has declared the drug threat an issue of National Security. Increasingly frustrated at the inability to stem the flow of illicit drugs, our National leaders seek a greater role for the armed services in the metaphorical drug war. The Army's striking success at all but eliminating its drug problems coupled with its resurging military prowess makes it a logical candidate to lead the fight. This paper examines the threat, criteria for success, the mandate, who is in charge, and the Army's past, present, and future role in this war for the next decade.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 04, 1992
Accession Number
ADA251829

Entities

People

  • Roy S. Whitcomb

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Personnel
  • Congress
  • Drug Abuse
  • Drug Interdiction
  • Drug Trafficking
  • Law Enforcement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Police
  • Recreation
  • Societies
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.
  • Strategic Security Studies