QDR: What to Expect

This article gives a hint of what we can expect from the Quadrennial Defense Review next month, with no surprises:

Defense trade publications and military analysts suggest the new strategy will:

-- Give the four-star generals and admirals who oversee combat operations, such as the U.S. Central Command in Tampa, Fla., more influence over weapons budgets;

-- Bolster “irregular” forces, including the Special Operations Command, also headquartered in Tampa, to fight terrorists;

-- Increase investment in intelligence agencies;

-- Trim personnel to pay for weapons, aircraft and warships currently under development.

What? No major cuts in Cold War legacy weapons to build a truly transformational force? I'm shocked!