Towards a Permanent Stability Force

Abstract

America's commitment of warfighting units of the Army to Humanitarian Assistance Operations is eroding capabilities in the areas of readiness, manning, funding and making the transition to a Force XXI design. Accordingly, this paper recommends the Army undertake a major study to examine the feasibility of establishing a permanent stability force to relieve pressure on maneuver units. The paper examines the impact of Humanitarian Assistance Operations using Somalia and Haiti as the primary vehicles for analysis. Additionally, the paper analyzes the Canadian Department of National Defence's response as they faced a similar dilemma in the early 1990s. Finally, it weighs the potential advantages and disadvantages of creating a permanent stability force and defines the major parameters that should be included in an Army study.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 30, 1998
Accession Number
ADA345856

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  • Mike Fuller

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  • United States Army War College

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  • Cold War
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