Army Transformation: Its Long-Term Ability to Support the National Security Strategy
Abstract
Military power is an essential instrument of national power, often reserved for those crises in which other forms of national power have been ineffective in protecting national interests. The Bush Administration's effort to forge a new world order and fight global terrorism requires the utilization of the full range of national power in an era "more open, complex, diverse, interconnected and risky than ever before". The Cold War containment strategy is no longer effective in an environment of rogue nations, strong nationalistic sentiments, international criminal and terrorist organizations, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. After analysis of our national interests, security strategy, and expected roles of the Army, the Army must continue its transformation efforts to a modular force to counter these complex 21st century threats. It is often argued that the Army is personnel "centric" , and is therefore susceptible to external influences that could fundamentally affect its efforts to transform itself. Culture constitutes one such key influence. This strategy research project (SRP) argues that the Army must address these cultural influences in order to maintain a force generation model that will ensure its role as a viable tool for the protection of our national interests.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 15, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA448590
Entities
People
- Daniel Limberg
Organizations
- United States Army War College