Preparing for Future Sophisticated Warfare: Special Operations
Abstract
To edify readers of the U.S. interpretation of future threats that will challenge our nation's policies, security, and economy. Special operations offers an initiative that can act as a force multiplier in countering the future threat. This nation will be forced to guarantee its security by relying on a military force that is credible, responsive, and effectively decisive, based on a significantly reduced budget. In these times, when the world is becoming more volatile, the U.S. needs to institute new policies that provide the flexibility to address the full spectrum of threats. We must develop new innovations that contribute to a more secure and robust force projection. The United States faces a crucial the challenge -of surviving the consequences of Congress significantly reducing defense spending. Assuming the cold war is over and the threat of nuclear war no longer exists, Congress has mandated a reduction in the defense budget. It is the "peace dividend" philosophy that presents potential contradictions to the posture of our national security. Congress should attempt to preserve the eminence of our nation through an equal balance of this country's power projections (political, economic, and military). Without a complete analysis of the repercussions of cutting the defense budget, Congress are all too willing and eager to wholesale our military potency. Today, our military strength is the only projection of power that gives our country any credibility and prestige.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA529190
Entities
People
- Jimmy J. Elliot
Organizations
- Marine Corps War College