• The greater precision and lethality flowing from the RMA will be the hallmarks of our future forces. It is critical to balance the RMA with traditional military power, measured by end strength and some "low-tech" weaponry (tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, aircraft, and ships).
  
  
• Although the U.S. force structure must be tailored to emerging missions (counter-terrorism, WMD proliferation, homeland defense), the complexity of the emerging security environment requires capabilities that can adapt to a variety of conflict scenarios.
  
  
• Reducing infrastructure, bringing the force structure in line with strategic requirements, and adopting more efficient logistics, personnel, and administrative practices are the keys to freeing up needed funding for modernization.

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