Quadrennial Defense Review - May 1997

The Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) was a six-month analysis of the threats, risks and opportunities for US national security which reviewed US defense strategy and programs, including force structure, infrastructure, readiness, intelligence, modernization and people.

The Legislation mandating the review

May 19 News Release

May 19 News Briefing by Secretary Cohen and General Shalikashvili

May 19 News Briefing Associated Briefing Slides

The Report of the Quadrennial Defense Review

The Secretary's Message
Section I: Design, Approach, and Implementation of the Quadrennial Defense Review
Section II: The Global Security Environment
Section III: Defense Strategy
Section IV: Alternative Defense Postures
Section V: Forces and Manpower
Section VI: Force Readiness
Section VII: Transforming U.S. Forces For the Future
Section VIII: Achieving a 21st Century Defense Infrastructure
Section IX: Defense Resources
Section X: Comments by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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