A Transformed Army in Europe For a Transformed World
Abstract
General Gordon R. Sullivan was the Army Chief of Staff when he wrote, "Ultimately, the Army's objective in leveraging change is to create a "learning organization," one that adapts in ever-quicker response cycles, thus creating an institution able to lead, rather than follow, a constantly changing environment." The U.S. Army in Europe is at a key decision point for its future force structure and basing in Europe. Forward presence in Germany is a primary pillar of our relationship with our European Allies and is in our, and their, direct national and operational interest, but our combat forces do not need to be based primarily in Germany. The closure and divesture of small and aging military kaseines in Germany is in the interest of the EUCOM and US Army Europe commands. The enlargement of our training capabilities in Europe and the maintenance of our robust logistical support will also prove highly valuable to our operational and national security needs. A return to the REFORGER training concept in Europe can be an effective means to improve the deployability and readiness of our Army worldwide while freeing up as much as another heavy division out of Europe.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 15, 2003
- Accession Number
- ADA419395
Entities
People
- James Brown
Organizations
- Naval War College