1990 Joint Military Net Assessment
Abstract
The 1990 Joint Military Net Assessment has been prepared for the Secretary of Defense by the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, with the advice and participation of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the commanders of the unified and specified commands, and the Intelligence Community. It provides an analysis of current and projected capabilities of US forces, assisted by allies where appropriate, to deter war and, if deterrence fails, to terminate the conflict on terms favorable to the United States. This assessment makes both quantitative and qualitative comparisons of US and allied FY 1990 current forces with those of the Soviet Union and its allies, as well as comparisons of anticipated future forces through FY 1997. The extraordinary changes in the international security environment present a unique challenge to defense planning and programming. Sweeping global change, coupled with US fiscal pressures, will strongly influence the way US military strategy is implemented and key force investment decisions are made. This assessment reflects conditions as of the end of January 1990 and assumes a defense program with an approximate 2-percent annual real decline in resources.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 20, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA344529
Entities
Organizations
- Joint Chiefs of Staff