A FRAMEWORK FOR CHOOSING DEFENSE FORCES

Choosing defense forces has become increasingly complex because of the interaction of political, military and economic factors, both domestic and international. The choices are further complicated by the bureaucratic and organizational influences that pervade the decisionmaking process. In dealing w...

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Published in:Naval War College review 1981-01, Vol.34 (1), p.46-58
Main Authors: Lloyd, Richmond M., Lorenzini, Dino A.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Choosing defense forces has become increasingly complex because of the interaction of political, military and economic factors, both domestic and international. The choices are further complicated by the bureaucratic and organizational influences that pervade the decisionmaking process. In dealing with these important influences, the rational approach to making force choice decisions is often clouded or overlooked while special-inte rest issues are debated. To ensure the most effective use of limited resources in meeting national security objectives, a logical structure for organizing the important force planning elements is essential. This article examines these elements in a simplified framework and describes their interaction and importance.
ISSN:0028-1484
2475-7047