A Historical Perspective on "Hollow Forces"
Description:
This report gives general overview of the history of the origins and uses of "hollow forces" (i.e., "military forces that appear mission-ready but, upon examination, suffer from shortages of personnel and equipment, and from deficiencies in training"). Senior Department of Defense (DOD) leaders have invoked the specter of a "hollow force" to describe what could happen to the U.S. Armed Forces if significant cuts to the defense budget are enacted. As Congress will play a major role in shaping t…
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Date:
January 31, 2012
Creator:
Feickert, Andrew & Daggett, Stephen
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department