The Joint Staff: Completing the Metamorphosis

Abstract

The Armed Forces of the United States have changed dramatically since the Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986. The combat effectiveness of the Armed Forces in the Gulf War validated the organizational changes mandated by the Goldwater-Nichols Act. Much more needs to be done. If America's Armed Forces are to maintain the technological superiority and capability achieved in the 1980's, then the Armed Forces must capitalize on the information technology explosion sweeping the world today. The Armed Forces must also seek out and implement the opportunities available in training, organization, and industry to enhance efficiency and cost effectiveness. The Joint Staff must complete the metamorphosis by the Goldwater-Nichols Act, and become the focal point for planning, coordination, and force building in order for the Armed Forces to enter the 21st Century as the world's premier fighting force.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 16, 1994
Accession Number
ADA280352

Entities

People

  • Mark C. Nesselrode

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Command Centers
  • Data Processing
  • Doctrine
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Information Systems
  • Military Education
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Navy
  • Students
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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