Total Force of the Future the Future is Now!

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to propose that coproduction theory may provide a more adequate definition and a better understanding of the Total Force Policy. The United States Air Force's implementation of the Total Force Policy is used to show the fit of coproduction theory to the design, justification, implementation, and execution of the Total Force Policy. Implications of the research propose coproduction theory may provide guidance to the Service's force structuring community. Another implication of the research is that coproduction concepts may be used to assist the policy maker in the sizing and shaping of the Total Force to meet the military requirements of the National Security Strategy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 12, 1997
Accession Number
ADA327070

Entities

People

  • Mark D. Nickerson

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Business Administration
  • Employment
  • Families (Human)
  • Health Services
  • Lessons Learned
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Force Levels
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Policy
  • Recreation
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies