title: Military Reform: An Uneven History and an Uncertain Future (Stanford Security Studies)
author:  Winslow T. Wheeler 
description: "A serious-minded, number-crunching, cost-conscious analysis. . . . highly recommended for military history and studies shelves, and a 'must-read' for anyone involved in overseeing military operations or structure."<i>Midwest Book Review</i>
zlib_text:  Reforging
  FORCES FOR A 21ST CENTURY SECURITY STRATEGY
  FULL REPORT
  COL. DANIEL SMITH (RET.)  ·  MARCUS CORBIN  ·  CHRISTOPHER HELLMAN
  the Sword
  diplomacy
  allies
  doctrine
  training
  leadership
  weaponry
  
  The goal of the Center for Defense Information's Military Reform Project is to
  regenerate vigorous debate over the uses, strategy, doctrine, and forces of  the U.S.
  military, and to address the deep institutional problems currently vexing the mili-
  tary. Its products are being designed as tools for expression of  a wide range of
  analysis and views. Interested parties are invited to contact the project for further
  information: www.cdi.org/mrp, Marcus Corbin, mcorbin@cdi.org, 202-797-5282.
  The authors would like to thank reviewers of the report, particularly CDI
  Distinguished Military Fellows Gen. Charles Wilhelm (Ret.) and Gen. Anthony
  Zinni (Ret.), as well as Adm. Stephen Baker (Ret.), The Hon. Philip Coyle,
  Dr. Alan Gropman, Adm. Robert James (Ret.), Adm. John Shanahan (Ret.), and
  Col. Jo