Transforming US Overseas Military Presence: Evidence and Options for DoD. Volume I: Main Report
Abstract
This study is intended to provide senior DoD and US government decision- makers with a compendium of the best available evidence concerning how alternative US presence postures are likely to affect key US security objectives. The study has three specific goals. The primary goal is to identify evidence of the actual effects on the margin of different levels types and frequencies of US overseas military presence in promoting key US security objectives. That is how has the deployment and use of US military assets overseas in relatively routine non-combat activities supported such key security objectives as those laid out in the 2001 QDR: assuring friends and allies of our commitment and ability to help defend our mutual interests deterring adversaries dissuading potential adversaries from challenging us and providing a strong initial crisis response capability should deterrence fail. The second goal is to determine the feasibility of developing viable US presence options that use fewer military personnel continuously forward. The third objective is to provide insights regarding the sorts of presence postures that would be most responsive to the emerging security environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA415954
Entities
People
- James Delaney
- Michael P. Fischerkeller
- Robert Bovey
- Robert J. Atwell
- William E. Cralley
Organizations
- Institute for Defense Analyses