Purpose of this Presentation Review the Congressionally mandated study requirements Describe institutions involved and study management Provide an overview of our approach - Evaluation of past practices and procedures - Definition of alternative structures and mixes The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 Section 402 Requirements • Secretary of Defense shall submit a report to the Armed Service Committees containing: An assessment of a wide range of A Two Part "Assessment" The First Part • A study conducted by a Federally Funded Research and Development Center that is independent of the military departments • To include: - Existing Total Force policies and practices - Total Force Policy during the Gulf conflict Range of possible strucutres and mixes, given manning levels and declining budgets - Military effectiveness: focus on time to prepare forces for combat - mobilization and deployment - Cost of alternatives, including training and maintenance costs and personnel sustainability A Two Part "Assessment" The Second Part • An evaluation by the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the assessment study, where Congress asks that... (They) determine, on the basis of the Purpose of This Presentation • Review the Congressionally mandated study requirements Describe institutions involved and study management • Provide an overview of our approach - Evaluation of past practices and procedures - Definition of alternative structures and mixes - Evaluation of alternatives |