Quadrennial Defense Review Future Reviews Can Benefit from Better Analysis and Changes in Timing and Scope

Congress mandated that every 4 years the Dept. of Defense (DoD) conduct a review to examine the national defense strategy & its implications for force structure, modernization, infrastructure & the budget. Because the 2001 review, which was issued on Sept. 30, 2001, will have a significant impact on the DoD's planning & budget, the General Accounting Office (GAO) was asked to assess: (1) the strengths & weaknesses of DoD's conduct & reporting of the review, & (2) whether changes in the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) legislation could improve the usefulness of future reviews. Charts & tables.Hinton, Henry L., Jr. is the author of 'Quadrennial Defense Review Future Reviews Can Benefit from Better Analysis and Changes in Timing and Scope' with ISBN 9780756729851 and ISBN 0756729858.