Power Projection Platforms: An Essential Element of Future National Security Strategy

摘要

The strategic importance and relevance of Army Installations and their role in the future of our national defense is undisputed. Their vital role in the execution of the National Security Strategy through power projection both for the homeland and abroad will continue to be a critical dimension of the military element of national power. The ability to accomplish the missions assigned to the Installations as Power Projection Platforms (PPP) lies heavily in the proper resourcing of the Installations. Installation resourcing is one of the primary means required in the balance of strategic ends ways and means to conduct power projection operations. The challenge for the Department of Defense and the Army is establishing the necessary conditions that will insure that Installations will be fully capable of supporting their increasingly critical role as Power Projection Platforms. The purpose of this paper is to articulate how PPPs can be significantly enhanced by restructuring organization and manning investing in the infrastructure and allowing PPPs to create habitual relationships with enabling agencies and organizations. These measures will create synergy for Installations in power projection operations and allow them to successfully support accomplishment of the National Security Strategy Homeland Defense and Army transformation objectives.