Hints of a duality in missions

Draft Dempsey Paper Enshrines Army's Need For Flexibility In Frugal Times

/ May 27, 2011 at 10:13 PM
A draft version of Chief of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey's "Intent for the Army" lays out a host of markers for the service on everything from acquisition to uniforms, while sketching a narrative about the need for flexibility in the face of budget constraints. Many of the points made by the new Army chief of staff in the May 17 draft document stem from his time at Training and Doctrine Command. As its commander, Dempsey was involved in efforts to...

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