Consequence Management: A Disconnect Between National Security Policy and Force Structure?

Abstract

Should the United States military develop a rapidly deployable standing consequence management force capable of responding to both domestic and international crises? The scope of this research project is to examine the current United States government's implementation of a coherent strategy, supported with a viable force, to thwart the political objectives of international terrorists. Specifically, this project dissects America's ability to lessen the impact of terrorist actions through the use of Consequence Management forces.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 15, 2001
Accession Number
ADA407688

Entities

People

  • Joseph M. Ford

Organizations

  • Air War College

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  • Biomedical

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  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Department Of State
  • Disasters
  • Emergency Response
  • Employment
  • Geographic Regions
  • Health Services
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Interagency Coordination
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military History
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Unified Combatant Commands
  • United States Government
  • Warfare

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  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Strategic Security Studies