Neglected Capabilities in the DoD: Using Agency Theory to Improve Guidance. Policy Analysis Exercise; Research study

摘要

Providing effective national defense is one of the fundamental purposes of the U.S. government and the sole purpose of the DoD, and strong, living military services are an essential component of that mission. Yet the strength and culture of the military services can also create agency problems which interfere with the Secretary of Defense's ability to guide the acquisition of necessary capabilities. This report will therefore seek to answer the question: What actions can the Secretary take to improve strategic guidance and conformance with that guidance, to help better allocate resources to inherently joint and neglected capabilities.