Generating Capability Requirements for Land Border Security Forces: Applying the Army's Force Management Model

Abstract

This paper demonstrates how key parts of the Department of the Army's force management process can serve as a model for the Department of Homeland Security to develop new capability requirements (or review existing requirements) needed to execute the land border security mission. The paper begins by examining the pivotal role that the National Strategy for Homeland Security plays in setting the foundation for border security with a specific focus toward the threat of terrorism. Next, the paper demonstrates how the Department of Homeland Security can use the Army's methodology for generating requirements as a means of identifying the capabilities needed within their organization to accomplish land border security. By capitalizing on an already proven force generation process, the Department of Homeland Security can make great strides in the identification and pursuit of critical capabilities required for the execution of the nation's land border security mission.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 18, 2005
Accession Number
ADA431784

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  • Richard S. Vanderlinden

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  • United States Army War College

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