A Clash of Perspectives: Overcoming the Impasse the Relationship Between the Army and Congress.
Abstract
To establish and optimize the Army's leverage with Congress, the Army senior leadership must develop a strong and supportive relationship with Members of Congress and their staffs. The prevailing perception of congressional staff members is that the Army not only does poorly when dealing with Congress but is consistently less effective than the other military services on the Hill. This problem cannot be attributed to one administration or personality. It has been a continuing dilemma for years. Major modifications to the Army's business practices appear to be the most beneficial means for recovery. Methodology Our research included over 60 personal interviews with professional and personal congressional staff members of both the House and Senate authorization and appropriations committees, Army senior civilian and current and former military leaders, and academicians. Additionally, two of the authors have recent and extensive experience working in the Army Legislative Liaison Office and the Army Congressional Budget Liaison Office.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA366762
Entities
People
- Bruce Kramme
- Mark Kulungowski
- Noreen Holthaus
Organizations
- United States Army War College