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Alternative defense strategies in a post-capped environment /

This study identifies five alternative strategies and, using CSIS's Force Cost Calculator, builds a cost-capped force structure, modernization program, and readiness profile for each strategy.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Cancian, Mark (Autor), Murdock, Clark (Autor)
Otros Autores: Crotty, Ryan
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington, DC : Lanham, MD : CSIS ; Rowman & Littlefield, 2016.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Alternative Defense Strategies In A Cost-Capped Environment ; Contents; Executive Summary; 1. Introduction: The Challenge of Resources; 2. Methodological Approach; 3. Scenarios for Shaping the Future Force; 4. Simultaneity: Two Major Combat Operations, Homeland Security, and Day-to-Day Operational Requirements ; 5. Building a Roster of Alternative Defense Strategies; 6. Constructing the 2023 Force; 7. Testing Strategies against Scenario Sets; 8. Recommendations for the FY 2017 Budget, the Next Quadrennial Defense Review, and Potential Ways to Mitigate Tradeoffs
  • 9. Loose Ends: Unresolved Issues Needing Further ResearchAppendix A. CSIS Alternative Defense Strategies Working Group Participants; Appendix B. CSIS Alternative Defense Strategies Working Group Schedule; Appendix C. Assessing the 2023 Security Environment; Appendix D. Conflict Scenarios for Testing Strategies; Appendix E. Building a Roster of Alternative Defense Strategies; Appendix F. Militaries Associated with Each Alternative Defense Strategy; References; About the Authors