Mind the Gap : Promoting a Transatlantic Revolution in Military Affairs

by Gompert, David C.; Kugler, Richard L.; Libicki, Martin C.

• ISBN13: 9781579060206
• ISBN10: 157906020X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-01-01
• Publisher: Natl Defense Univ Pr

Summary

By David C. Gompert, et al. Addresses the problem of the growing disparity in combat capability between European and United States forces. Lays out a multi tiered strategy for its solution which is specific and practical, including processes and procedures for implementation.

Table of Contents

Introduction	ix
John P. White
All Aboard---Assessing the Problem and Its Multi-Tier Solution
Avoiding a Choice Between NATO and the RMA	3	(5)
What Is Causing the Gap?	8	(4)
The NATO Experience	12	(3)
Sketching a Strategy	15	(2)
A Shared Strategic Outlook---The First Tier
One Alliance, Two Perspectives	17	(2)
Identifying Common Interests	19	(3)
Building a New Consensus on Strategic Principles	22	(3)
Making Progress in Convergence	25	(2)
Building Compatible Forces for RMA Operations---The Second Tier
Making U.S. and Allied Forces Complementary	27	(2)
What Does the RMA Mean in Military Terms?	29	(2)
The Beginning of Divergence	31	(2)
The RMA as Response	33	(3)
Roles for Europe	36	(2)
Obstacles Facing Current European Forces	38	(3)
Priorities for Improving European Forces	41	(1)
A NATO RMA Projection Force	42	(2)
Can the Europeans Meet the Challenge?	44	(3)
Creating a Translantic System of Systems---The Third Tier
Working Together	47	(1)
Creating the System of Systems and the ``Grid''	47	(4)
Current Issues	51	(4)
Principles for a NATO Grid	55	(8)
Creating Openness in a NATO Grid	63	(2)
Creating a Transatlantic RMA Market---The Fourth Tier
Strategy, Technology, and Markets	65	(3)
The Importance of the Commercial Market	68	(2)
Improving the Defense Systems Market	70	(4)
The Information Technology Industry	74	(5)
Conclusions
The Role of National Governments	79	(1)
The Role of Military Services	80	(2)
The Role of NATO	82	(1)
Principles of Collaboration	83	(4)
Establishing Practical Forms of Collaboration	87	(1)
Reiterating the Basics	88	(3)
About the Authors	91