National Security Strategy and the Munitions' Paradox: Self-Sufficiency or Maximum Efficiency

Abstract

The dramatic shift in ammunition industrial base preparedness policy has prompted a number of individuals and organizations, both military and civilian, to express alarmist views warning that the United States military strategy may not be credible to likely regional aggressors. Conversely, DoD acquisition leadership believes industry consolidation should continue and the munitions base should be expanded to include US allies. This paper investigates the Army ammunition readiness posture and modernization plans against a framework of the current and future threats, and contemporary DoD strategy and policy. It also examines prevailing trends toward commercialization and globalization of the munitions industrial base.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA351052

Entities

People

  • Michael K. Mcchesney

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accounting
  • Ammunition
  • Contracts
  • Defense Industry
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Investments
  • Law
  • Manufacturing
  • Munitions
  • National Security
  • Reactive Armor
  • Students
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

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  • Strategic Security Studies