Implosion: Downsizing the U.S. Military, 1987-2015 by Bart Brasher (English) Har

Description: Implosion by Bart Brasher An examination of the downsizing of all four military services, including reductions in both human and material resources, and an assessment of the current and future effects of force restructuring. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Since the buildup of U.S. armed forces peaked under Reagan in 1987, many changes have occurred in all four services, including reductions in both human and material resources. This study traces these trends and details the governments vision of how the military will look in the year 2015. Changes in the global security environment and pressure to decrease federal spending have resulted in force restructuring, eliminating major units, and displacing military and civilian personnel. Other consequences include base closures and reduced major weapon system inventories. Brasher discusses the implications of these new policies and assesses their current and future impact on American defense capabilities.The media has focussed considerable attention on the downsizing of U.S. forces. It predicted that base closures would have catastrophic effects on local communities, and it warned that women and minorities would see fewer opportunities for advancement within the military. Brasher chronicles the effects of base closures on many communities and determines that original fears were exaggerated. Women and minorities have also fared better than initially anticipated. In fact, especially in terms of relative combat power, the new military is even stronger than it was in 1987. Author Biography BART BRASHER is an independent researcher. He has spent more than two years researching both the human and material resource aspects of Defense Department downsizing. Brasher served in the Air Force for 13 years, leaving as a captain in 1996. His military decorations include a Meritorious Service Medal, two Commendation Medals, and an Achievement Medal. Table of Contents The Last 1,000 Days of the Cold War, 1987-1989The Berlin Wall Falls Just in Time for Desert Shield, 1990Desert Storm and the Death of the Soviet Union, 1991The Downsizing Heats Up, 1992Bottom-Up Review, 1993Doing More with Less, 1994The Downsizing Downshifts, 1995-1996Quadrennial Defense Review and the Out-Years, 1997-2015Air Force Active-Duty Personnel 1986-1998DOD Civilian Personnel 1986-1998Active-Duty Personnel in Foreign Areas 1987-1998Army Active Divisions, Then and NowNavy Aircraft Carriers, 1987-1997Navy Surface Combatants (Excluding Battleships) 1987-1997Navy Submarines 1987-1997Total DOD Fighter and Attack Aircraft 1987-1998Air Force Fighter and Attack Aircraft 1987-1998Navy Fighter and Attack Aircraft 1987-1998Marine Corps Fighter and Attack Aircraft 1987-1998Strategic Nuclear Forces: Bombers 1987-1998Strategic Nuclear Forces: Missiles 1987-1998Selected Armed Forces in 1997BibliographyIndex Review .,."what Brasher has done is provide a document that between two covers encapsulates the militarys effort to align itself with the world around it."-Ron Jensen Stars and Stripes?...what Brasher has done is provide a document that between two covers encapsulates the militarys effort to align itself with the world around it.?-Ron Jensen Stars and Stripes?The books style is readable, and Brasher takes time to explain acronyms, even to describe how civilian control of the military is organized. His explanations about the military and government processes are clear even for the uninitiated...If you are looking for a book full of quotable, surprising, and interesting statistics, or for a concise, clearly explained, chronological timeline of how the military was downsized since 1987, this book is for you.?-Naval War College Review..."what Brasher has done is provide a document that between two covers encapsulates the militarys effort to align itself with the world around it."-Ron Jensen Stars and Stripes"The books style is readable, and Brasher takes time to explain acronyms, even to describe how civilian control of the military is organized. His explanations about the military and government processes are clear even for the uninitiated...If you are looking for a book full of quotable, surprising, and interesting statistics, or for a concise, clearly explained, chronological timeline of how the military was downsized since 1987, this book is for you."-Naval War College Review Promotional A detailed examination of the downsizing of all four military services, including reductions in both human and material resources, and an assessment of the current and future effects of force restructuring. Long Description Since the buildup of U.S. armed forces peaked under Reagan in 1987, many changes have occurred in all four services, including reductions in both human and material resources. This study traces these trends and details the governments vision of how the military will look in the year 2015. Changes in the global security environment and pressure to decrease federal spending have resulted in force restructuring, eliminating major units, and displacing military and civilian personnel. Other consequences include base closures and reduced major weapon system inventories. Brasher discusses the implications of these new policies and assesses their current and future impact on American defense capabilities. The media has focussed considerable attention on the downsizing of U.S. forces. It predicted that base closures would have catastrophic effects on local communities, and it warned that women and minorities would see fewer opportunities for advancement within the military. Brasher chronicles the effects of base closures on many communities and determines that original fears were exaggerated. Women and minorities have also fared better than initially anticipated. In fact, especially in terms of relative combat power, the new military is even stronger than it was in 1987. Review Quote "...what Brasher has done is provide a document that between two covers encapsulates the militarys effort to align itself with the world around it." Ron Jensen Stars and Stripes Promotional "Headline" A detailed examination of the downsizing of all four military services, including reductions in both human and material resources, and an assessment of the current and future effects of force restructuring. Details ISBN0313314675 Author Bart Brasher Series Contributions in Military Studies Year 2000 ISBN-10 0313314675 ISBN-13 9780313314674 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2000-05-30 Country of Publication United States DEWEY 355.60973 Short Title IMPLOSION Language English Media Book Series Number 196 Place of Publication Westport Birth 1959 Illustrations black & white illustrations Pages 280 Subtitle Downsizing the U.S. Military, 1987-2015 Imprint Praeger Publishers Inc DOI 10.1604/9780313314674 UK Release Date 2000-05-30 AU Release Date 2000-05-30 NZ Release Date 2000-05-30 US Release Date 2000-05-30 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Audience Undergraduate Audience Age 7-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:16464999;

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