A Historical Perspective on "Hollow Forces"

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Armed Forces--Appropriations and expenditures.

Armed Forces.

Military education.

Military supplies.

Soldiers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2012

Summary:

Discusses background and significance of "hollow forces," which are military forces that appear mission-ready but in fact suffer from shortages of personnel, equipment, and maintenance or from deficiencies in training. Examines current references to hollow forces, in light of U.S. Government debates on significant defense budget cuts; and considers potential issues for Congress

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division. Historical Perspective on "Hollow Forces"

Publisher Number:

CRS-2012-FDT-0101

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