Armitage emphasizes that transforming the Army will require much more than technology: new structures, new doctrine, and most importantly, creative and dedicated junior leaders empowered with responsibility and latitude.
1999 Fletcher Conference
Wednesday, November 3, 1999 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Panel 5:
Redefining Defense: Preparing U.S. Forces for the Future
Ambassador
Richard L. Armitage
Congressman Mac Thornberry
Dr. Michael O'Hanlon
Dr. Edward L. Warner
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Introduction: At the heart of re-defining defense is creating a more strategically responsive force. Our Armed Forces must undertake change in three primary areas: modernization, human resources, and readiness. Of course, each element of change means something different to each of our Services. Fundamentally important will be hard choices between present capabilities and what will be needed in the transformed security environment of the early 21st century. How to reconcile existing requirements with necessary investment in forces for the years ahead will be a challenge that must be met.
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