Publisher's Synopsis
The Department of Defense (DOD) is currently undertaking one of the most aggressive transformation efforts in history. Under the overarching umbrella and guidance of the Defense Department-wide transformation initiatives, each of the services are also pursuing individual transformation programs. This paper addresses one aspect of the United States Army's transformation initiative commonly referred to as "echelon redesign." Furthermore, the paper analyzes the potential impact of these organizational changes on the U.S. Air Force's ability to support the Army both in peacetime and in the execution of future joint operations.
