Independent Review of DoD's Readiness Reporting System
Abstract
IDA reviewed the Department of Defense's Readiness Reporting System (RRS) to determine how responsive it was to the statutory requirements of objectivity, accuracy, and timeliness and to make recommendations on improving the system, as appropriate. A clear, comprehensive RRS is important to Civilian and Military Leaders at all levels when establishing strategies, planning and conducting military operations, allocating resources, and preparing budgets. The study considered all the characteristics needed to measure the capability of the Department of Defense to carry out the full range of capabilities required by the National Security Strategy (NSS), National Military Strategy (NMS), and the Defense Planning Guidance (DPG). IDA found that the existing readiness reporting systems did not meet the needs of DoD or Congress. Some of the major recommendations include: (1) view the DoD as a 'system of systems' and break the traditional paradigm of 'stovepipe' reporting along functionary lines; (2) expand the readiness database to include all units and organizations that contribute to DoD's capability to execute the NSS; and (3) require the CINCs to identify the capabilities required in terms of mission essential tasks and then require all reporting entities to assess and report against this set of missions and tasks.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA406574
Entities
People
- John C. Tillson
- John R. Brinkerhoff
- Michael Burski
- Robert J. Atwell
- William R. Burns Jr.
Organizations
- Institute for Defense Analyses