Accession Number:

ADA183640

Title:

Studies in Defense Organization: A Guide to Title III of the Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986

Descriptive Note:

Interim rept.

Corporate Author:

RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA

Personal Author(s):

• Lacy, James L.

Report Date:

1987-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

76.0

Abstract:

Title III of the Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986 directs the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Secretaries of the military departments to conduct separate studies reassessments of the defense agencies and Department of Defense field activities. This note, prepared at the request of the Army Reorganization Commission, examines the terms and the legislative background of the study requirement. It reviews the factors that animated the Congress to act as it did, and suggests the kind of study most appropriate to respond to the evident Congressional intent.

Descriptors:

• *DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
• BACKGROUND
• DEFENSE SYSTEMS
• LEGISLATION
• ORGANIZATIONS
• UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

Subject Categories:

• Government and Political Science

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE