Reconstitution and Defense Conversion

Abstract

The Institute for Defense Analyses prepared this paper for the Defense Conversion Commission. It describes DoD's mission to preserve the nation's ability to reconstitute forces, and outlines a reconstitution strategy. The proposed strategy relies on DoD's in-place suppliers, who support ongoing modernization and support programs, augmented by commercial suppliers. The paper outlines the programs and policies needed to tap the commercial supplier base for reconstitution, and examines needed industrial base capabilities. The conclusion identifies the appropriate defense conversion policies to support reconstitution.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA266287

Entities

People

  • David R. Graham
  • H. M. Hoyler
  • Herschel Kanter
  • Janet Nauta
  • Richard H. Van Atta

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Ammunition
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Defense Industry
  • Employment
  • Engineers
  • Fabrication
  • Government Procurement
  • Industrial Plants
  • Investments
  • Manufacturing
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Recreation
  • United States Government
  • Warfare

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  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Strategic Security Studies