Construction: the Foundation of National Defense
Abstract
As we enter the 21st Century, and the role of high-tech weaponry increases, constructions once crucial role in national defense is no longer obvious. The extent to which construction has maintained its importance as a component of the US military's war-fighting capabilities is unclear. The purpose of this thesis is to develop a current understanding of the role of construction in US national defense, military construction requirements, and the military's construction delivery system. After a brief historical review of the subject, the author analyzes current US defense policy and identifies the role, nature and extent of construction that is needed, and assesses the extent to which this construction demand has changed, in scope and complexity, since the Vietnam War. Next, the author describes and analyzes the military's construction delivery system, and identifies shortcomings and inconsistencies in the delivery system's ability to respond to the demand. Finally, the author offers recommendations and policies to improve the military's current construction delivery system, and bridge the gap between requirements and capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA256624
Entities
People
- Gregg F. Martin
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School