Accession Number:

ADA280352

Title:

The Joint Staff: Completing the Metamorphosis

Descriptive Note:

Study project rept.

Corporate Author:

ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA

Personal Author(s):

• Nesselrode, Mark C.

Report Date:

1994-05-16

Pagination or Media Count:

32.0

Abstract:

The Armed Forces of the United States have changed dramatically since the Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986. The combat effectiveness of the Armed Forces in the Gulf War validated the organizational changes mandated by the Goldwater-Nichols Act. Much more needs to be done. If Americas Armed Forces are to maintain the technological superiority and capability achieved in the 1980s, then the Armed Forces must capitalize on the information technology explosion sweeping the world today. The Armed Forces must also seek out and implement the opportunities available in training, organization, and industry to enhance efficiency and cost effectiveness. The Joint Staff must complete the metamorphosis by the Goldwater-Nichols Act, and become the focal point for planning, coordination, and force building in order for the Armed Forces to enter the 21st Century as the worlds premier fighting force.

Descriptors:

• *MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES)
• *COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS
• *EFFICIENCY
• *COST EFFECTIVENESS
• WARFARE
• MILITARY TRAINING
• ADVANCED WEAPONS
• MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS
• COSTS
• DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
• UNITED STATES
• INDUSTRIES

Subject Categories:

• Economics and Cost Analysis
• Government and Political Science
• Military Forces and Organizations
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE