The Policy Basis of General Purpose Forces

Michael F.H. Dennis
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Michael F.H. Dennis: Department of Political Science St. Thomas College

Journal of Conflict Resolution, 1974, vol. 18, issue 1, 3-36

Abstract: A model based on Allison (1969, 1971) and Richardson (1970) links underlying policies to general purpose force procurement. "Popular" desires lead to overall procurement levels which are stable over a long period. A lasting bureaucratic equilibrium determines service procurement shares. Overall procurement is unaffect ed by transnational inputs. Intraservice perceptions, not national strategic posture changes, cause changes in systems types procured. The determination of naval policies from procurements 1950-1970 of France, United Kingdom, United States, and USSR validates the model.

Date: 1974
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