Continued Pitfalls with Implementation of Title IV, Goldwater-Nichols Act

Abstract

In 1986, Congress enacted the Department of Defense Reorganization Act. Title IV of the Act directed the services how to manage joint officers in an effort to improve the quality of joint officers and operations. The mandates affected the promotion, assignment, and education of the joint officer. This research project examines the intended goals of Title IV and specific aspects of joint officer personnel management. It highlights continued pitfalls with the implementation of Title IV with regard to Joint Specialty Officers, particularly with the application of career management and promotion comparison objectives. Although the Department of Defense can celebrate some notable successes in the area of joint officer personnel policy, there is certainly need for improvement. This project concludes with recommendations for consideration to help improve the services' ability to manage joint officers and comply with the law.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 30, 2001
Accession Number
ADA389836

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  • Arthur A. Strange Iii

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • Human Systems

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  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • House Of Representatives
  • Law
  • Manpower
  • Military Education
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • Officer Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
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  • United States
  • War Colleges

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