U.S. Defense Strategy after Saddam
Abstract
In this defense strategy and budget monograph, Michael O'Hanlon argues that America's large defense budget cannot be pared realistically in the years ahead. But given the extreme demands of the Iraq mission, particularly on the U.S. Army and Marine Corps, he suggests how reductions in various weapons modernization programs and other economies might free up enough funds to add at least 40,000 more ground troops to today's military. O'Hanlon also addresses the important question of how the United States might encourage and help other countries to share more of the global military burden. Finally, he sketches other cost-cutting measures such as privatization. These cost-saving ideas all require serious consideration because of the enormous strain being placed on the size and cost of the U.S. ground forces.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA436004
Entities
People
- Michael E. O'hanlon
Organizations
- United States Army War College