The Changing Ends, Ways, and Means of National Security.

Abstract

This paper explores the evolving ends, ways, and means of national security and recommends some potential methods to adapt for the future. It begins by looking at the events forcing the need for change. It examines the four revolutions in progress and how they affect national security. The geostrategic environment is changing, the world economy is growing and defense budgets shrinking, and jointness and the revolution in military affairs are affecting how military forces are employed. Next, the paper outlines the current fiscal and programming management process to include the impact Congress and acquisition reform have on that process. Finally, there are some suggestions for possible courses of action to help move DOD boldly into the 21st century.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA326658

Entities

People

  • Herbert J. Carlisle

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Federal Budgets
  • Governments
  • Information Systems
  • Information Warfare
  • Instructors
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Budgets
  • Military Procurement
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Economics
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.