Japan
The personnel base of the Japan Self-Defense Forces in an era of demographic decline
As the nation’s 16th consecutive year of war draws to a close, service members and their families continue to serve in uncertain and challenging times. Less than 0.5 percent of the American public comprise the active duty force; as a result, service members and their families are experiencing an unprecedented period of high operational tempos while familiarity with the military among the broader U.S. society declines. This presents significant challenges for the future of defense.
Effective military support requires a modern understanding of 21st century military families and an increase in civilian-military engagement. It is critical to inform policymakers about the unique challenges faced by modern service members and their families, and the centrality of civilian support, for the health and viability of the all-volunteer force.
On November 16, the Center on 21st Century Security and Intelligence convened a panel of experts to discuss these issues. Following the conversation, participants took audience questions. Learn more by visiting bluestarfam.org/survey.
Agenda
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November 16
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Moderator
Michael E. O’Hanlon Director of Research - Foreign Policy, Director - Strobe Talbott Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology, Co-Director - Africa Security Initiative, Senior Fellow - Foreign Policy, Strobe Talbott Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology, Philip H. Knight Chair in Defense and Strategy @MichaelEOHanlonPanelist
Anthony Kurta Former Acting Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness - U.S. Department of Defense
Rosalinda Vasquez Maury Director, Applied Research and Analytics - Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families @rvmauryivmf
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