Report of the Quadrennial Defense Review
Author | : William S. Cohen |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 106 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : 0788145452 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780788145452 |
Rating | : 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Every five years, DoD prepares a review of global defense capabilities extending to 2005 & beyond. This review focuses on the adjustment of forces to reflect the demise of the Warsaw Pact, reductions in DoD infrastructure, a service focus, & other changes. Contents: design, approach, & implementation of the Quadrennial Defense Review; the global security environment; defense strategy; alternative defense postures; forces & manpower; force readiness; transforming U.S. forces for the future; achieving a 21st century defense infrastructure; comments by the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Glossary. Assessment by the Nat. Defense Panel.