The Defense Drawdown
THE DOWNSIZING REPORT
"The drawdown is an extremely difficult management problem. And
it's not like I can walk into my office, hit a switch, and solve it. Rather, I have to solve a set of complex, linear equations simultaneously. It's like a
Rubik's Cube."
--Gen. Merrill McPeak, former chief of staff of the Air Force, from The Pentagon Squeeze (February 1992)
No Big Deal (May 1997)
When DoD issues the first congressionally mandated Quadrennial Defense Review-the third major assessment of the U.S. defense posture since the end of the Cold War--advocates of sweeping reform will be disappointed.
Cohen's Cutters (May 1997)
Defense Secretary William Cohen has named a new panel to recommend ways to streamline and reorganize the department's business operations.
Biting the Bullet (January 1997)
Army officials fighting to stave off more troop cuts say their workforce already has been slashed to the bone, making it difficult to keep up with increasing deployments.
DoD Panel: Contract Out More (October 1996)
A DoD study recommends outsourcing prime support functions.
Civilians at War (July 1996)
More and more federal employees and contractors are donning uniforms for military operations as a scaled-back Defense Department looks outside its ranks for technical expertise.
The Drawdown Drags On (March 1996)
The Defense Department has been cutting staff faster than any other American institution. More cuts are to come, even as the pace of military operations remains high.
Paid to Leave (July 1993)
Hoping to avoid layoffs, the Pentagon has offered separation bonuses to 40,000 civilian workers. It expects to give 30,000 people payments averaging about $24,000.
Easing the Transition (June 1993)
Military installations scheduled for downsizing or closure are taking the initiative in helping their employees move on.
The Drawdown Deepens (May 1993)
As President Clinton accelerates the defense drawdown, here's a look at prospects for military and civilian workers in each of the armed services.
The Pentagon Squeeze (February 1992)
The changing global picture and budget cuts are forcing radical changes at the Defense Department.
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