1999 Fletcher Conference

Tuesday, November 2, 1999 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Panel 3:

Anticipating Today the Essential Capabilities for Tomorrow

Dr. Ashton B. Carter
General George A. Joulwan
Lieutenant General Thomas G. McInerney
General Michael P. C. Carns

Panel three, from left to right: Dr. Ashton Carter, Ford Foundation Professor of Science and International Affairs, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University; General (Ret.) George Joulwan, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe; Lieutenant General (Ret.)Thomas McInerny, CEO of Business Executives for National Security and former Air Force Assistant Vice Chief of Staff; and General (Ret.) Michael Carns, fomer Vice Chief of Staff, United States Air Force.

Introduction: The security challenges in the early 21st century require forces to respond more quickly, more decisively and with greater precision. In effect we must define the military capabilities we seek in the new revolution in military affairs. Although this revolution will be driven by perceived needs and future threats, significant change in our doctrine, organizational innovation and decision making capability must accompany technological change. Just as critical as defining the need for new capabilities is identifying a process for realizing them first and then getting them into the hands of soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines in a timely fashion.

 

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