Army AL&T, March-April 2000

Abstract

For most of our lives, the Cold War held the world in a balance of terror. The United States has emerged from the Cold War as the world's single superpower. For the present, the threat of global war has receded. More countries are embracing democracy and free-market economics. Relationships with our key allies remain strong. For all this, the world remains a dangerous and complicated place. In this environment, the United States will often be the single essential nation in international crises, from humanitarian assistance in natural disasters to ending international conflict. The role of the Army has broadened. Operations will vary both in scope from preventing war to winning wars-and size-from small-scale contingencies to major theater wars. Military success has always been about getting decisive force to the critical location before an adversary can complicate the situation. Right now, we cannot do this across the full spectrum of potential operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA378546

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  • United States Army

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Business Administration
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Geography
  • Information Systems
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Students
  • Systems Engineering
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems
  • Weapons Effects

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