British, French, and German experiences Shurkin, Michael. creator author. Arroyo Center Force Development and Technology Program. Rand Corporation United States Army. text bibliography cau 2013 monographic eng

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xvi, 45 pages ; 28 cm This study examines the British, French, and German armies’ approaches to managing significant budget cuts while attempting to sustain their commitment to full spectrum operations. Specifically, it looks at the choices these armies are making with respect to how they spend dwindling resources: What force structure do they identify as optimal? How much readiness do they regard as necessary? Which capabilities are they abandoning? It was found that they are prioritizing capabilities and compromising readiness and sustainability while attempting to optimize their force structure and readiness system to reflect their perceived role in future conflicts, as informed by their assessment of risk and the lessons they have derived from the conflict in Afghanistan and the 2006 Lebanon War. Among other things, these militaries are moving toward a medium-weight force built around a new generation of medium-weight armored vehicles. The French army appears to be the last Western European force capable of conducting the full range of operations—including high-intensity conventional conflict—autonomously and for a sustained period of time. That may change soon, however, with the anticipated release of the 2013 Livre Blanc (White Book), which will define France's national security strategy and capabilities for the next five years. Michael Shurkin. "RAND Arroyo Center." "This research was ... conducted within RAND Arroyo Center's Force Development and Technology Program"--Preface. Includes bibliographical references (p. 41-45). Also available on the internet via WWW in PDF format. e-uk--- e-fr--- e-gx--- France. Armée Appropriations and expenditures France. Armée Operational readiness France. Armée Organization Germany. Heer Appropriations and expenditures Germany. Heer Operational readiness Germany. Heer Organization Great Britain. Army Operational readiness Great Britain. Army Organization UA649 .S54 2013 0833080393 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780833080394 (pbk. : alk. paper) http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR222.html http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR222.html CstmoR 100106 20200811100927.0 263906553