[20040311]RS20787_军队转型与现代化：国会概况和议题.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS20787Updated March 11, 2004Army Transformation and Modernization:Overview and Issues for Congressnae redactedSpecialist in National DefenseForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryThe U.S. Army continues an ambitious program intended to transform itself intoa strategically responsive force dominant in all types of ground operations. As planned,its Future Force will eventually meld all ongoing initiatives into a force based on a high-tech Future Combat System (FCS). Its Current Force is beginning to provide a newcombat capability, based on current-technology armored vehicles, for the mid-intensitycombat operations that seem prevalent in todays world. Its current “legacy force” ofexisting systems is being modernized and maintained to ensure effective light and heavyforce capabilities until the Future Force is realized. This short report briefly describesthe program and discusses issues of feasibility, viability, and affordability of potentialinterest to Congress. It will be updated as events warrant.BackgroundModernization is not a new issue or objective for