War 5: U.S. readiness: Preparedness of the U.S. military is discussed in essays by an incumbent and three former military leaders; a fifth essay analyzes industry's role: The U.S army: Is it ready?

Although advanced technologies clearly have the potential to improve U.S. military posture, have they been contributing all they could? In the following pages, military experts look at the current state of the U.S. fighting machine, examining in various contexts its readiness for combat.