Department of Defense Appropriations, Part 1U.S. Government Printing Office, 1976 |
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... major issue that we must face as a nation concerns the degree of initiative and leadership that the United States should provide in the face of the global complexities . As a result of events last year in the Middle East , no one can ...
... major issue that we must face as a nation concerns the degree of initiative and leadership that the United States should provide in the face of the global complexities . As a result of events last year in the Middle East , no one can ...
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... major interests as perceived by Moscow ; A continued pursuit of and even an increase in the ideological struggle ; The maintenance of a relatively closed society and a cloak of great secrecy around the decisions of her government ; A ...
... major interests as perceived by Moscow ; A continued pursuit of and even an increase in the ideological struggle ; The maintenance of a relatively closed society and a cloak of great secrecy around the decisions of her government ; A ...
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... major requirements . First , we must maintain an essential equivalence with the Soviet Union in the basic factors that determine force effectiveness . Because of uncer- tainty about the future and the shape that the strategic ...
... major requirements . First , we must maintain an essential equivalence with the Soviet Union in the basic factors that determine force effectiveness . Because of uncer- tainty about the future and the shape that the strategic ...
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... major attack and one lesser contingency . The major contingencies that we consider for force planning purposes are attacks in Central Europe and Northeast Asia , although we do not ignore such areas as the Middle East . In addition , I ...
... major attack and one lesser contingency . The major contingencies that we consider for force planning purposes are attacks in Central Europe and Northeast Asia , although we do not ignore such areas as the Middle East . In addition , I ...
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... major naval units . If commitments are too fixed , they will dictate the tempo of operations of the programmed forces and reduce flexibility . Based on recent assessments of the maritime balance , six general conclusions are warranted ...
... major naval units . If commitments are too fixed , they will dictate the tempo of operations of the programmed forces and reduce flexibility . Based on recent assessments of the maritime balance , six general conclusions are warranted ...
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active additional Agency air defense Air Force aircraft allies appropriation Army ARPA attack AWACS balance bomber budget request capability Chairman MCCLELLAN civilian combat command and control commissary stores communications Congress continue contract cost defense budget deleted Department of Defense deployed deployment deterrence dollars effective effort engineering equipment estimate evaluation fighter fiscal year 1976 funds HEILMEIER ICBM impact improve increase inflation initial inventory laser major manpower ment military personnel million missile mission NATO naval Navy nuclear weapons Office operational options outlays percent planned potential procurement production radar RDT&E reduced requirements research and development reserve retired pay Secretary of Defense Secretary SCHLESINGER Senator YOUNG Services ships SLBM South Vietnam Soviet Union strategic submarines tactical tanks targets technology base threat tion United USSR vehicles Vietnam war reserve stocks Warsaw Pact weapon systems WRSA WWMCCS
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Page 10 - When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace. But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.
Page 653 - I am pleased to appear again before this committee to present the budget requirements of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the...
Page 20 - Perhaps matters would proceed satisfactorily without our presence. Perhaps good will and mutual security would flourish precisely because of the departure of the only superpower in the West. Perhaps the bear would cherish the lambs in our absence. Perhaps . . . , but we should not count on it. As has been noted in the past, it is useless for the sheep to pass resolutions in favor of vegetarianism while the wolf remains of a different persuasion. Accordingly, while there are costs and risks to being...
Page 661 - Department-wide activities include: the management and staff advisory functions of the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the organization of the Joint Chiefs...
Page 88 - US would consider the deployment of operational land-mobile ICBM launchers during the period of the Interim Agreement as inconsistent with the objectives of that Agreement.
Page 739 - ... to enhance the preparation of selected military officers and key civilian personnel for important command, staff, and policymaking positions in the national and international security structure.
Page 107 - Each Party undertakes not to develop, test, or deploy ABM systems or components which are sea-based, air-based, space-based, or mobile landbased.
Page 466 - On 16 December 1974, the Senate gave its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention...
Page 167 - Microbial or other biological agents, or toxins whatever their origin or method of production, of types and in quantities that have no justification for prophylactic, protective or other peaceful purposes; 2 Weapons, equipment or means of delivery designed to use such agents or toxins for hostile purposes or in armed conflict.
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