The end of the American century?
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National defense in the post-Cold War era must continue to be the first priority not only of the US president and Congress but also of all Americans. Yet the entire US Armed Services has been considerably overworked but underfunded since roughly 1995 particularly in the areas of procurement, R&D, testing and evaluation. Without taxpayer support, the combat readiness capabilities of the country has been substantially eroded. This will make it difficult for the US to lead the way in maintaining peace and intervening to restore peace throughout the world.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 1999
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Singapore: an important link in U.S. Navy forward presence
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Singapore serves as an important link for US Navy forces in the Western Pacific. The prosperous island-nation sits astride the junction of the Pacific and Indian Oceans near the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. Arrangements reached by Washington after the Philippine Senate rejected a deal that would have extended the stay of US forces at the Subic Bay base include logistic support, participation in combined naval exercises, privilege of port calls, and the use of repair facilities and training ranges.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 1999
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Navy/USMC leaders confirm "lower level of readiness" on any given day
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The top brass of the US Navy and Marine Corp has confirmed that the two services are facing personnel retention, force readiness, recruitment and force modernization problems. According to the commanders, force readiness was severely affected by long deployment of naval forces in support of forward presence missions and humanitarian aid operations. However, the new defence budget provides for additional spending for new carriers, weapons systems and manpower compensation.
Publication Name: Sea Power
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0199-1337
Year: 1998
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