|  Edited
by Hans Binnendijk and Stuart Johnson
Recent military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq were characterized
by the rapid defeat of the enemy's military forces, by the relatively
small size of the U.S. force, and by a very limited destruction
of the critical civilian infrastructure. This success can be credited
in large part to the ongoing transformation of the U.S. military
evident in its effective use of information superiority, precision
strike, and rapid maneuver on the battlefield.
It is precisely the success of the U.S. military in transforming
its forces to execute rapid decisive operations that makes it imperative
to transform how it prepares for and executes stabilization and
reconstruction (S&R) operations. The very rapid defeat of the
enemy military means the U.S. must be ready to field the resources
needed to secure stability and begin the reconstruction process
promptly-even concurrently-with the end of major combat. This can
only be done if planning for the stabilization and reconstruction
operations is integrated into planning for major combat operations
from the beginning, moreover, need to be the right skills in the
theater to begin their operations concurrently with the surrender
or collapse of the enemy military.
This book examines the various elements of the stabilization and
reconstruction capabilities needed by the U.S. military. It addresses
systematically the range of issues that must be resolved to transform
S&R operations, including military strategy, organization, technology,
personnel, and education.
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| Acknowledgements |
xi |
| Executive Summary |
xiii |
| Chapter 1: Learing from History |
3 |
| Chapter 2: New Strategic Concepts |
15 |
| Chapter 3: Scenarios for Force Sizing |
35 |
| Chapter 4: Organizing for Stabilization
and Reconstruction |
53 |
| Chapter 5: Rebalancing the Active/Reserve
Mix |
71 |
| Chapter 6: Broadening Military Culture |
87 |
| Chapter 7: Supporting Technologies |
97 |
| Chapter 8: Interagency Capabilities |
107 |
| Chapter 9: International Capabilities |
115 |
| Recommendations |
129 |
| About the Contributors |
131 |
The opinions, conclusions, and recommendations expressed or implied
within are those of the contributors, and do not necessarily reflect
the views of the Department of Defense or any other agency of the
Federal Government. Cleared for public release; distribution unlimited.
Portions of this book may be quoted or reprinted without permission,
provided that a standard source credit line is included. NDU Press
would appreciate a courtesy copy of reprints or reviews.
First printing, April 2004.
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