While the personality of the US Army remained the same, the organisation of its higher levels of command and combat formations, and the internal structure of its units underwent major changes resulting from the 'Army of Excellence' program which originated in the early 1980s as the 'Division 86', and later 'Army 86' reorganisation programs. The 'AoE' went far beyond 'just another reorganisation'. Gordon L. Rottman explores the US Army as it stood in the late 80s, looking at the training methods, weapons systems, Reserve Components, organisation, structure and uniforms of one of the world's most potent fighting forces.