An Alternative Force Deployment Concept

Abstract

The United States Army of the Twenty-first Century is conducting force projection missions throughout the world (i.e., Kuwait, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Sinai). The Army also provides forces that are permanently stationed in foreign countries that carry out a presence or a deterrence mission (i.e., Korea and Germany). This paper examines the feasibility of satisfying the permanent Army presence commitments using unit rotations similar to that used to carry out the other overseas missions (i.e., Kuwait and Sinai). Additionally, this paper suggests that by using Army formations that conduct routine deployments of limited duration from stateside bases will actually enhance mission effectiveness. There are a number of advantages to changing the way the Army mans its overseas garrisons. With the appropriate restructuring and re-aligning of forces the Army could adopt a deployment strategy where cohesive formations are rotated overseas for regular and scheduled periods to carry out the varied missions assigned.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 10, 2000
Accession Number
ADA378003

Entities

People

  • Eric B. Byrne

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • Human Systems
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  • Abstracts
  • Active Duty
  • Air Force
  • Army Personnel
  • Combat Readiness
  • Cost Reductions
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Deterrence
  • Families (Human)
  • Geography
  • Infrastructure
  • Military Operations
  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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