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46 pages ; 23 x 29 cm |
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This paper examines the current state of the Army's funding in relation to its needs as well as in relation to its historical proportion of the Defense Departments budget. The Defense Department has traditionally allocated the Army approximately a quarter of the overall DoD budget, while the Navy and Air Force have received greater than 30%. These figures are roughly the same whether looking at the Reagan, Clinton, or either of the Bush Presidencies. Despite the heavy lifting done by the Army in Iraq and Afghanistan, the FY07 Budget request had the Army getting about 25% while the Navy and Air Force receive slightly less than 30%. The FY2008 request submitted to Congress in February 2007 moved that mark to 27%, for the Army, 28% for the Air Force, 29% for the Navy/Marine Corps and 16% for DoD programs. These overall percentages do not vary by more than 2% of the historical average over the last thirty years. Advocates for increased Defense spending have pointed out that Defense spending, as a proportion of GDP, is at a historical low of 3-4% over the last ten years, while opponents argue that the end of the Cold War and the limited war we are fighting now justify less of an investment in Defense. This year the Army s leadership is attempting to make a stronger argument for additional dollars, while simultaneously refusing to entertain the question of diverting money from Air Force and Navy funding streams. How did the Army get to the point where it is the perennial bronze medal winner in a three man funding race? Are the Army s relations with Congress part of the problem in obtaining sufficient funding? How does DoD determine who gets what and how do they determine how much is enough? After examining the possible Army funding options this paper concludes with recommendations of actions that Army leadership should take to procure additional funding for the Army |
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE RESEARCH ALLOCATION |
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ARMY FUNDING |
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Civilian research paper |
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Army budgets.
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Military budgets.
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Administration and management.
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Economics and cost analysis.
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Leadership.
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Army personnel.
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Limited warfare.
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Afghanistan.
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Defense systems.
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Department of defense.
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Resource management.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Flanagan, Tim
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TEXAS UNIV AT AUSTIN INST FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
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