The U.S. all volunteer army: a societal commentary to its evolution and its future
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Bunyan, Philip E.
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1977-12Advisor
Creighton, J.W.
McGonigal, R.A.
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Does the armed forces of America reflect the rest of
American society? This study indicates that the formation
of the U. S. all-volunteer service was a direct result of
societal pressures which commenced prior to the Vietnam
conflict. The basis for an all-volunteer force is to be
found in the general decline of mass armies in association
with the question of legitimacy. The Vietnam conflict
became the finale to the U.S.'s decline process. The military
has attempted to appease a number of current social
trends, such as service conditions, women in the services,
and the isolation syndrome; however, emerging societal pressures
remain unnoticed. The all-volunteer service is here
to stay; however, its quantity and quality will rely upon
the ability of the military to recognize and adjust to emerging
societal pressures. Emerging societal pressures have
been identified and possible solutions have been recommended
including a detailed examination and possible adoption of a
British regimental type organization. In conclusion, a seven
step flow procedure is recommended to ensure that alienation
between the military and the society it protects is minimal.
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