Adaptive Transformation Model - A Branch to the Army Transformation Campaign Plan

摘要

The current Army Transformation Plan follows three paths: modernization of the Legacy force, development of an interim capability (the IBCTs), and transformation to an Objective Force by 2032. The development of the Objective Force is dependent on several technological breakthroughs. There are at least two major challenges to this approach. First, it is unlikely that the required technological breakthroughs will be made before the technology decision is made in 2003 for continuation of R&D for the Objective Force. Second, and even more critical, it does not allow the future Army to adapt rapidly to the changes in the form of warfare and to the potential 'leap-ahead' capabilities posed by our adversaries The Army should continually modernize its forces, in an iterative way that achieves radical transformation. This paper suggests that the Army should be divided into five sequential modules, each of which will undergo a radical transformation every twenty to twenty-five years. This strategy will develop an institution that can adapt rapidly in response to the changing strategic environment, as well as reduce the predictability of the Army to potential adversaries. It will also allow the Army to take advantage of technological breakthroughs and emerging concepts in a timely manner.