Deciding on Future Defense Capabilities: Increasing Objectivity for Success

Abstract

How can the Department of Defense best transform to meet the challenges of the 21st century? What capabilities are required to counter future threats to United States interests? How much should we spend on defense? These are critical questions confronting senior civilian and military leaders daily. Each military service determines quantities of weapon system platforms and force levels based on a variety of factors including Combatant Command requirements, force-structure models, processes, culture, and available resources. Historical usage, basing, demographics, training, and political considerations can also be factors, especially in assigning roles and missions between or within the services.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA442505

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  • Wesley L. Mcclellan

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  • National War College

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