An Assessment of the Army's Objectives and Overarching Themes to the 1997 Department of Defense (DoD) Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR)
Abstract
The Army's objectives for the 1997 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) were to influence the National Military Strategy (NMS), improve the linkage between ends, ways and means, balance force structure, readiness and quality of life, market the relevance of the Army, and change the Cold War funding paradigm within the Department of Defense (DOD). The Army sought to achieve these objectives by articulating a campaign plan, which advanced four themes (What the Army Has Done, The Increased Relevance of the Army, The Army as Part of The Total Force, and The Army as a Joint Warfighting Team). The Army was unsuccessful in achieving all of its stated objectives because it failed to present a compelling and rational assessment of its existing operational posture and critical resource requirements. As a result, the Army was criticized in numerous areas. However, the Army has taken action to respond to the criticisms and recommendations of the 1997 QDR. This paper reviews and assesses the Army's objectives and overarching themes for the 1997 QDR and provides recommendations for improving them for the 2001 QDR.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 12, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA389696
Entities
People
- Richard P. Mustion
Organizations
- United States Army War College