The Military Industrial Complex: A Discussion of Selected Issues.

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Abstract:

Recent defense budgets under the Reagan Administration have again fired up the controversy concerning the ominious Military Industrial Complex, coined into existence by President Eisenhower over 23 years ago. This paper examines two major issues surrounding the complex 1 Is the complex the new phenomena Eisenhower spoke of or is it the evolved relationship deeply set in our American society from its beginnings as a nation This is addressed in an historical perspective by tracing the evolution of the military-industrial relationship over our history as well as commenting on the need for this relationship. 2 Is the complex wasteful, corrupt and exerting too strong an influence on the nations resources Each of these criticisms are presented in the form articulated by the opponents of the complex, rebuttal arguments are presented, followed by an analysis of available data. A conclusion is made as to the validity of each of the criticisms.

Author(s):
Meoni, N. W.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Study project rept.,
Pagination:
0049

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.2.3_Educating
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), *INDUSTRIES, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, INTERACTIONS, HISTORY, MILITARY BUDGETS, COOPERATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Economics and Cost Analysis, Humanities and History
Keyword(s):
*Military industrial complex
Report Date:
1984 Apr 03