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Does the future of military logistics lie in outsourcing and privatization? Accountants – the new gatekeepers of war-time operations
An old, often-paraphrased adage (generally attributed to Georges Clemenceau) suggests that war is too important to be left to the generals''. Similarly, military privatization/ outsourcing is too important to be left to civilian accountants. The concept brings fear to labor unions and bureaucrats, and is a source of considerable risk. This paper examines potential benefits and potential problems associated with such privatization and outsourcing, alongside the cultural and psychological barriers to its acceptance.