Managing Within Constraints: Balancing U.S. Army Forces to Address a Full Spectrum of Possible Operational Needs

摘要

This paper reports on work performed during 2009 for the USD(Personnel and Readiness) on Army issues. The work was done and the report is organized in three general phases. The first phase deals with the Modular Force, its development, nature, and performance in Iraq and Afghanistan. The second phase deals with the various terms and concepts that are applied to what has been termed 'Irregular Warfare.' The study derives a comprehensive Spectrum of Operations, notes the essential unity of all forms of warfare, describes eight basic elements of Stability Operations, identifies units that provide these capabilities, and proposes a way to assure that these capabilities will be nurtured and sustained in the force structure. The third phase relates how the Army might be able within current military strength authorizations and funding levels improve the capability of the rotational force, provide dedicated specialized civil support units, and also a strategic reserve force by making a slight adjustment to rotational policies.