Number: RS20787
Title: Army Transformation and Modernization: Overview and Issues for Congress
Authors: Edward F. Bruner, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: The U.S. Army has begun an ambitious program intended to transform itself into a strategically responsive force dominant in all types of ground operations. As planned, its Objective Force will eventually mend all ongoing initiatives into a force based on a high- tech Future Combat System. This report describes the program and discusses issues of feasibility, viability, and affordability of potential interest to Congress.
Pages: 6
Date: Updated March 11, 2004