An Analysis of the Proposed Restructuring of the Australian Army.

Abstract

The Australian Army has commenced a restructuring process which places emphasis on capabilities for short warning conflict. This paper addresses three challenges facing the Army as it restructures: (1) the Army's ability to transition from short warning conflict to more substantial conflict; (2) the Army's ability to conduct joint and combined operations; and (3) the Army's ability to participate in regional engagement. In meeting each of these challenges a requirement to retain a capability for conventional operations has been identified. In the process of restructuring, the Army must balance its requirements for the conduct of short warning conflict with the retention of conventional capabilities. Planning to achieve this balance must be conducted in parallel with, and have the same priority as, planning for restructuring implementation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 07, 1997
Accession Number
ADA326564

Entities

People

  • D. J. Hurley

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • C4I
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  • Amphibious Operations
  • Combat Forces
  • Command And Control
  • Conventional Capabilities
  • Department Of Defense
  • Directives
  • Education
  • Geographic Regions
  • Governments
  • Joint Military Activities
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Students
  • Task Forces
  • Training
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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