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The Case for JCS Reform

Barry R. Posen

International Security Vol. 10, No. 3 (Winter 1985-1986) (With William J. Lynn)

The U.S. may be heading for a new readiness crisis, but its victims - the unified and specified commanders of U.S. combat forces - lack the institutional base to forestall it.