Download or read book Army National Guard Future Planning Workbook written by and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Long range Look at the Future of the Army and Air National Guard written by United States. National Guard Bureau. Vista 1999 Task Force and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Citizen Soldiers in a Time of Transition written by Stephanie Sanok Kostro and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-05-02 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Currently, U.S. armed forces are facing a rapidly shifting environment. Even as the major combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq that defined the last decade are coming to an end, a wide variety of new and evolving challenges, both abroad and at home, are confronting the nation’s military. The U.S. Army National Guard faces a unique set of dynamics, given its role in domestic as well as overseas operations. As the Army National Guard considers its future, it asked the CSIS Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Program to provide an independent analysis of the strategic-level issues facing the Guard, as well as its evolving roles and missions. This report provides policymakers and practitioners with objective insights and recommendations to assist in outlining potential future responsibilities for the Army National Guard.
Download or read book The Future of the Citizen Soldier Force written by Jeffrey Jacobs and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2021-11-21 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most significant post-Cold War issues is the future of the U.S. Army's reserve components. Although National Guard and Army Reserve units fought well in the first Persian Gulf war, Jeffrey Jacobs warns that Americans should not be sanguine about their ability to perform effectively in future conflicts. Having served in the active Army as well as both the Guard and the Reserve, Jacobs offers a unique perspective on the current missions, structure, and policies of the Army and the impact of the reserve system on its readiness for combat. From both active and reserve points of view, Jacobs describes the current limitations and deficiencies inherent in the separate structures of the Army's three disparate components. He finds the roots of many of the reserves' problems in their strong ties to traditions and politics. The solutions he proposes focus on integrating the three components into a true Total Army—in fact as well as in rhetoric. Such reforms will affect several sacred cows, including state control of the National Guard, the weekend drill system, and the geography-based reserve system. Much has been written about the reserves, but few recent writers have proposed such far-reaching reforms. Jacobs's controversial proposals will interest those who make, influence, and study military policy. Here is a stimulating and thought-provoking consideration of a vital aspect of America's defense posture.
Download or read book Guard Your Future written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Future of the Army National Guard in an All Volunteer Environment written by Donald D. McClanahan and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essay examines the potential for maintaining a viable Army National Guard in an all-volunteer environment. It reviews National Guard recruiting and retention achievements since World War I, and analyzes major Guard strengths and weaknesses in manpower procurement. A comprehensive program for transitioning the Army National Guard into a zero draft environment is proposed. The program includes recommended incentives and actions which are keyed to a projected calendar of events and conditions which impact on this transition. It discusses major considerations effecting the readiness of the Guard for deployment, and concludes that a viable and ready Army National Guard can be sustained in an all-volunteer environment at a cost effective price to the nation. (Author).
Download or read book Resourcing the Army National Guard for Its Domestic and Federal Missions written by Orlando Ortega and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-09-19 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Guard is an integral part of the military's operational force deployed around the world, and a first responder in case of a catastrophic disaster in the United States. The use of the Army National Guard has been evolving over the last decade, but for many of those years it has lacked modern equipment to conduct its federal and domestic missions. The September 11, 2001 attacks initiated the transformation of the Army National Guard for the 21st century. Over 255,000 National Guardsmen have deployed to either Iraq or Afghanistan as part of the Operational Force in support of the Regular Army. The multiple deployments for each contingency have depleted and worn out the Army National Guard, especially its equipment. The shortage of equipment throughout the Army National Guard has impacted its abilities to respond to domestic missions. While the Army National Guard augments the Regular Army, nondeployed units continue to execute their domestic missions in Homeland Defense, Homeland Security, and Civil Support. The response to Hurricane Katrina sparked renewed debate over the National Guard's domestic and federal missions and its equipment shortages. Hurricane Katrina made it evident the past several years that the Army National Guard's response to domestic missions has been hampered by the lack of proper equipment and the condition of equipment it has on hand. This paper explores the complexity of defining the National Guard's domestic and federal missions. Furthermore, it provides the background of equipment shortages found throughout the National Guard. The research reveals how the Army Force Generation model provides predictability for guardsmen about their potential deployment schedule; however, the model does not take into account the Army National Guard's domestic mission. The way forward for the Army National Guard to improve its execution of federal and domestic mission is the integration of dual-use equipment. This addition of dual-use equipment sets would increase the readiness posture of the Army National Guard. Finally, this paper provides recommendations on the future readiness of the Army National Guard to execute its dual missions. The National Guard's dual missions need to be refined clearly to articulate roles and responsibilities because there are several interpretations as what an Operational Force should be and how it should be resourced. In addition, the difficulty for the Army National Guard to delineate between Homeland Defense, Homeland Security, and support to Civil Authorities missions is complicated. Therefore, resourcing the Army National Guard to execute these missions will strengthen our nation's defenses at home and abroad.
Download or read book The Future Army National Guard written by Daniel J. Fuhr and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Contemporary Operating Environment facing the United States Army is much different today from even fifteen years ago. Leaders at every level of government recognize that we must adapt to address these contemporary challenges. The National Guard is in the process of transforming with this in mind. Transformation is always difficult. There are many aspects of transformation that are both essential and challenging. Foremost among these is changing organizational culture. However, deliberate efforts can bring about timely, positive adaptation. This paper explores the factors bearing on cultural changes that will speed effective transformation in the Army National Guard. The paper will examine factors bearing on change including the Contemporary Operating Environment and transformation efforts within the Departments of Defense and the Army. This paper will also consider the growing demands for an operational reserve for federal forces balanced with the needs for Homeland Security, a major area of consideration since the attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001. This paper recommends both conceptual and practical actions to speed cultural change in the National Guard necessary for successful strategic transformation.
Download or read book Serve Part time in the Army Guard and Your Prospects for the Future Look Twice as Good written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Future Role of the Army National Guard written by Andrew M. Schuster and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Total Force Policy has made the Army National Guard (ARNG) an integral part of our national military strategy. Since its fruition the National Guard has conducted training throughout the world. The 1980's were outstanding years for the Total Army and especially for the Army National Guard. There are many changes taking place throughout the world. The 1990s will be challenging and exciting years. This paper reviews the Guard's history and addresses current issues facing the Army National Guard during a period of turbulence and rapid change. Future roles and missions for the 1990's are then postulated and explained. (SDW).
Download or read book Index of Court martial Orders written by United States. Navy. Office of the Judge Advocate General and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Army National Guard written by H. Steven Blum and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Reserve forces actions needed to better prepare the National Guard for future overseas and domestic missions written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Operationalizing the Army National Guard written by Jesse J. Kirchmeier and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-09-16 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Army announced in the 2006 Army Posture Statement that it had to operationalize the Army National Guard. The decision to operationalize the National Guard was necessary because the Army did not have enough active units to meet requirements for the War on Terrorism. Operationalization of the Army National Guard was a departure from the Cold War force structure. It was not, however, a revolutionary change for the nation's National Guard forces. The research initially focused on determining what was meant by the term “strategic reserve.” That research revealed that numerous military commanders, both active and reserve, have used the term in reference to U.S. Army force structure. However, military policy documents and statutes do not define that term. The search for a clear definition of strategic reserve and its meaning for U.S. National Guard structure led to the discovery that the National Guard had only recently been constituted as a strategic reserve. The National Guard did not begin as a strategic reserve. The Guard also has experience as an operational force. The view that the National Guard was only a strategic reserve developed during the Cold War. After the end of the draft, the Department of Defense implemented the “Total Force Policy”. That policy started the National Guard's movement back toward operational capability. The research explores the history of the National Guard as the nation's constitutional defense force and its subsequent development into a Federal Reserve. The history reveals that operationalization of the National Guard is not a radical venture for state controlled units. Rather, the Army's use of the National Guard as an operational force is a return to the tradition of state militias participating in the nation's defense. The National Guard serving in an operational role is not unique in the nation's history. The Cold War practice of maintaining separate strategic and operational reserve forces does not meet today's force demands. Security planners have yet to refine post Cold War force and mission definitions. Until the missions are redefined, it was only natural for the Army to use its reserves to reduce stress on active component forces. It is also a mistake to assume the Army suddenly made the reserves operational or that the National Guard has never served in an operational manner. While at times the Army resisted using the Guard, the Guard has a history of serving in an operational role. The Constitution specified that state based militias would serve as part of the country's main defense force. Operationalization of the National Guard is an extension of the policies Congress started under the National Militia Act of 1903. The Army is only continuing these practices with its 2006 Army Posture Statement announcement. Finally, the United States has historically been unprepared for major long-term conflicts. The nation also tends to decrease active component strength following hostilities. These precedents foretell the same once significant combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan end. As such, equipping and training the National Guard for operational force capability potentially enhances its ability to perform both strategic and operational force functions in the future.
Download or read book The Empty Bench written by William A. Hall and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Post September 11, 2001, the United States began the largest mobilization of National Guard Soldiers since World War II. The Army drawdown of the early 1990s and corresponding reduction in commissioning of lieutenants set the stage for 65% manning of the mid-grade officer ranks within National Guard formations. The transformation from a legacy heavy formation to a lighter modular force, a growth in MTOE field grade officer requirements, and attrition of midgrade officers have combined to create unfavorable conditions for high quality mid-grade officers (captains and majors). Even though the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG) has met 95% (or better) of its mobilizing unit officer requirements, it has not positioned itself to meet the future midgrade officer requirements. This Strategy Research Project (SRP) explores the current challenges faced by leadership to expand the mid-grade officer corps while simultaneously improving the quality and professionalism of those officers. Absent a shift in emphasis and adjustment of systems to reinforce the change, the quality of the field grade officer corps will continue to suffer, and unit effectiveness, morale, trust, retention, and commitment will continue to be significantly degraded. National Guard Soldiers since World War II. The Army drawdown of the early 1990s and corresponding reduction in commissioning of lieutenants set the stage for 65% manning of the mid-grade officer ranks within National Guard formations. The transformation from a legacy heavy formation to a lighter modular force, a growth in MTOE field grade officer requirements, and attrition of midgrade officers have combined to create unfavorable conditions for high quality mid-grade officers (captains and majors). Even though the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG) has met 95% (or better) of its mobilizing unit officer requirements, it has not positioned itself to meet the future midgrade officer requirements. This Strategy Research Project (SRP) explores the current challenges faced by leadership to expand the mid-grade officer corps while simultaneously improving the quality and professionalism of those officers. Absent a shift in emphasis and adjustment of systems to reinforce the change, the quality of the field grade officer corps will continue to suffer, and unit effectiveness, morale, trust, retention, and commitment will continue to be significantly degraded.
Download or read book VISTA 1999 written by United States. National Guard Bureau. VISTA 1999 Task Force and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
