Author: The Quadrennial Defense Review
Publisher: The Quadrennial Defense Review
Keywords: report, review, defense, quadrennial
Number of Pages: 120
Published: 2010-01-31
eBookDB-ID: QDRR201000

The Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) is a legislatively-mandated review of Department of Defense strategy and priorities. The QDR will set a long-term course for DoD as it assesses the threats and challenges that the nation faces and re-balances DoD’s strategies, capabilities, and forces to address today’s conflicts and tomorrow’s threats. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The mission of the Department of Defense is to protect the American people and advance our nation’s interests. In executing these responsibilities, we must recognize that first and foremost, the United States is a n

Authors:Eric V. Larson, David T. Orletsky, Kristin J. Leu
Publisher: RAND
Keywords: defense, review, quadrennial, force, base, lessons, planning, decade, change
Number of Pages: 100
Published: 2001
ISBN-10: 0833030248
ISBN-13: 9780833030245

The end of the Cold War ushered in an era of profound change in the international arena and hence in the policymaking environment as well. Yet the changes that have characterized the post-Cold War era have often proceeded at different paces and have at times moved in opposing directions, placing unprecedented strain on policymakers seeking to shape a new national security and military strategy. This report describes the challenges policymakers have faced as seen through the lens of the three major force structure reviews that have taken place over the past decade: the 1990 Base Force, the 19

Authors:Beth J. Asch, James Hosek, Michael Mattock, Chris
Publisher: RAND
Keywords: compensation, review, military, quadrennial, research, reform, assessing, support
Number of Pages: 100
Published: 2008
ISBN-10: 0833045679
ISBN-13: 9780833045676

Military compensation is a pillar of the all-volunteer force. It is a fundamental policy tool for attracting and retaining personnel, and its structure

Authors:Harry J. Thie, Raymond E. Conley, Henry A. Leonar
Publisher: RAND
Keywords: component, reserve, insights, future, past
Number of Pages: 100
Published: 2004
ISBN-10: 0833035754
ISBN-13: 9780833035752

The Quadrennial Defense Review, released in September 2001, expresses concern about the current readiness of its operational units. Post-Cold War downsizing and widespread budget cuts have occurred side by side with intensive deployment and operational-tempo demands and conditions that have translated into a growing reliance on the Reserve Components (RC). The reserves now play a far more substantial role in military contingencies, including peacekeeping and humanitarian missions, and the military