Department of Defense Authorization for Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1998 and the Future Years Defense Program: Military posture, service secretaries, service chiefs, United Commands, Department of EnergyU.S. Government Printing Office, 1997 - 7 pages |
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... Reduces risk in Navy Theater Wide • Accelerates SMTS first launch ( from 06 to 04 ) • 3 + 3 NMD program stays on course ... reduce the risk of the Navy theater - wide or upper tier system , reducing the risk that the deployment schedule ...
... Reduces risk in Navy Theater Wide • Accelerates SMTS first launch ( from 06 to 04 ) • 3 + 3 NMD program stays on course ... reduce the risk of the Navy theater - wide or upper tier system , reducing the risk that the deployment schedule ...
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... reduce overhead costs . It is important that the Department continue to take action to prevent unbudgeted costs of non - routine operations , like those in Bosnia , from absorbing funds needed for readiness , modernization , and other ...
... reduce overhead costs . It is important that the Department continue to take action to prevent unbudgeted costs of non - routine operations , like those in Bosnia , from absorbing funds needed for readiness , modernization , and other ...
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... reduce , deter , and defend against this threat . As a Senator I worked hard to narrow the differences between the Congress and the Clinton administration regarding missile defense . In my new position I am com- mitted to advancing a ...
... reduce , deter , and defend against this threat . As a Senator I worked hard to narrow the differences between the Congress and the Clinton administration regarding missile defense . In my new position I am com- mitted to advancing a ...
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... reduce , deter , and defend against this threat . As a Senator I worked hard to narrow the differences between the Congress and the Clinton administration regarding missile defense . In my new position I am com- mitted to advancing a ...
... reduce , deter , and defend against this threat . As a Senator I worked hard to narrow the differences between the Congress and the Clinton administration regarding missile defense . In my new position I am com- mitted to advancing a ...
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... reduce military force levels . Since 1989 , the active all - volunteer force has been reduced by 700,000 people - about a third of the active force . The Army has gone from 18 active divisions to 10 , a 45 percent reduction ; the Navy ...
... reduce military force levels . Since 1989 , the active all - volunteer force has been reduced by 700,000 people - about a third of the active force . The Army has gone from 18 active divisions to 10 , a 45 percent reduction ; the Navy ...
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21st Century acquisition ACTD active Admiral JOHNSON Air Force aircraft America's Army areas Army Army's Arsenal Ship billion Bosnia budget capability carrier battle group Chairman THURMOND challenges CINCS civilian combat command Congress continue cost counterdrug Department of Defense deployed deployment efforts Electric Boat enhance ensure equipment fiscal year 1998 fleet FOGLEMAN force protection force structure funding future Global improve increased infrastructure initiatives integrated KRULAK Marine Corps ment military mission modernization National NATO naval forces Navy and Marine Navy's operations OPTEMPO percent personnel priority procurement Quadrennial Defense Review readiness recruiting reduce region requirements Secretary COHEN Secretary DALTON Secretary WIDNALL Senator KEMPTHORNE Senator LEVIN Senator LIEBERMAN Senator THURMOND Senator WARNER SFOR SHALIKASHVILI shipbuilding ships soldiers SOUTHCOM strategy submarine tactical theater threat tion U.S. forces United warfighting weapons
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Page 719 - Group and assure its responsiveness to the needs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Office of the Secretary of Defense for operations analysis.
Page 771 - USEUCOM's missions across the spectrum of conflict USEUCOM's strategic concepts are applied in concert with Joint Vision 207 O's operational concepts of dominant maneuver, precision engagement, full dimensional protection, and focused logistics. The Command's engagement and preparedness activities provide the link between these concepts and the daily activities of our Service members on one side, and the Department of Defense, the Congress, and the President on the other. They are the programs that...
Page 137 - The capability to locate the objective or target, provide responsive command and control, generate the desired effect, assess our level of success, and retain the flexibility to reengage with precision when required.
Page 316 - The most significant joint air-to-ground weapon development programs are the joint standoff weapon (JSOW), joint direct attack munitions (JDAM), and standoff land attack missile expanded response (SLAMER). JSOW is a family of air-to-ground glide weapons, designed to attack targets from beyond enemy point defenses. JSOW is a Navy-led program and will be effective against many targets during day.
Page 146 - Italy, where we executed the very complex multinational air campaign, there was a real-time fusion of operations and intelligence, as well as real-time retasking capabilities for our intelligence assets. General Mike Ryan, who led the coalition's air operation over Bosnia, was able to watch real-time fused pictures of the air operation through our Joint Forces Air Component Commander (JFACC) Situational Awareness...
Page 519 - These centers serve as practice fields where units of the Total Army can hone their combat skills against a well-trained and equipped Opposing Force (OPFOR). Combat Training Centers include the National Training Center (NTC) at Fort Irwin, California, the Combat Maneuver Training Center (CMTC) at Hohenfels. Germany; the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) at Fort Polk. Louisiana, and the Battle Command Training Program (BCTP) at Fort Leavenworth. Kansas The NTC and CMTC pit armored forces against...
Page 109 - Each State Party to this Convention undertakes never under any circumstances: (a) TO develop, produce, otherwise acquire, stockpile or retain chemical weapons, or transfer, directly or indirectly, chemical weapons to anyone; (b) To use chemical weapons; (c) To engage in any military preparations to use chemical weapons; (d) To assist, encourage or induce, in any way, anyone to engage in any activity prohibited to a State Party under this Convention.
Page 539 - It will contribute to increased lethality, survivability, and operational tempo while reducing the potential for fratricide The Army Digitization Office (ADO) integrates digital information technology to ensure seamless digital communications from the sustaining base to the tactical and strategic levels The ADO identifies programming requirements and evaluates digitization efforts, working closely with the other services and coalition partners to ensure that digitization programs are interoperable....
Page 405 - ... Congressional approval to contract for the four New Attack Submarines in fiscal year 1998. Use of a single contract for the four submarines is a key element of the Navy plan because it provides the business incentive for the two submarine shipbuilders to team. Together, the contracting and teaming approaches generate substantial cost savings over the current plan. This acquisition strategy is affordable, executable and supports our national security requirements. The Navy's shipbuilding plans...
Page 17 - Force Readiness I agree with General Shalikashvili that US forces are as ready today as they have ever been. The high readiness and quality of our forces is being demonstrated everywhere that those forces are deployed or conducting exercises and training. To ensure high readiness and quality, the new budget provides strong support for training, exercises, maintenance, supplies, and other essentials needed to keep US forces prepared to carry out their combat missions decisively. This readiness-related...