A Thoroughly Efficient NavyBrookings Institution, 1987 - 130 pages |
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... President , assisted by an advisory committee of the officers and staff . The by - laws of the Institution state : " It is the function of the Trustees to make possible the conduct of scientific research , and publication , under the ...
... President , assisted by an advisory committee of the officers and staff . The by - laws of the Institution state : " It is the function of the Trustees to make possible the conduct of scientific research , and publication , under the ...
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... president's authority to call up reservists ( currently limited to 100,000 in number ) becomes increasingly crucial to successful implementation of the strategy.8 As if this were not inducement enough for a president to question the ...
... president's authority to call up reservists ( currently limited to 100,000 in number ) becomes increasingly crucial to successful implementation of the strategy.8 As if this were not inducement enough for a president to question the ...
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... president has a survivable , second - strike capability at his disposal . Not only is such a capability a matter of elementary prudence , given all the uncertainty over who might fire first ; it also provides a higher probability that ...
... president has a survivable , second - strike capability at his disposal . Not only is such a capability a matter of elementary prudence , given all the uncertainty over who might fire first ; it also provides a higher probability that ...
Contents
Text Tables | 1 |
Defense of the Navy | 5 |
The Maritime Strategy | 12 |
Copyright | |
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