2001 Quadrennial Defense Review: Mechanism for a DoD Human Resource Management Revolution in Business Affairs
Abstract
The year 2000 saw many instances of DoD representatives and publications acknowledging that there are military personnel recruiting and retention problems. Accepting the concept of a Revolution in Business Affairs (RBA) is DoD acknowledgment that over the last twenty years substantial advances in business management practices have been made by the private sector. The 1996 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) was a comprehensive review of the full spectrum of DoD functions. As a result of the 1996 QDR, DoD instituted the RBA concept in some of its functions. Specifically, the RBA looked to reform many DoD acquisition processes due to programmatic challenges. The recommendation of this paper is to build on the RBA concept foundation and extend the RBA to DoD human resource management. Many current DoD personnel policies (e.g., compensation and housing) originated in the Defense reorganization of post WW II. These legacy policies served the U.S. well for the last 50 years, but some need revising. Innovation and new ideas are needed to ensure DoD is properly manned for the 21st century. The upcoming 2001 QDR is the vehicle to deliver an RBA in DoD strategic human resource management.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA401257
Entities
People
- Curtis M. Rogers
Organizations
- Marine Corps University