Download or read book The Role of Reserve Forces in US Military Strategy written by Nathan W Adamson (Jr) and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a study of the history of the Reserve forces of the United States it was found that the citizen soldier has been the backbone of this country's national defense since before it became a sovereign nation. Most of the time the militia has performed with distinction; but there have been times, because of a lack of unity of command, when its performance lacked the elements of a well disciplined and effective force. Then after a study of the national laws and Army Regulations governing the organization and training of the Reserve Components, it was found that they have evolved into a useful and potent instrument for national defense. However, because there is no longer a military draft, the Armed Forces must rely on an all-volunteer Reserve Force as well as on all-volunteer Active Force. Moreover, because of the increasing reliance that has been placed on the Reserve Components in the total force structure, the Reserve needs to find ways to increase its readiness more rapidly. One solution to improved Reserve readiness would be for the Secretaries of the respective defense departments to be able to call Reserve Components to active duty for short periods of training before mobilization rather than after.

Download or read book The Role of Army Reserve Forces in Support of U S Military Strategy written by Verle J. Turner and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout United States history the vital role of the militia or reserve military forces to the security of the nation has generally been recognized, however a clear delineation of that role in national defense strategy has usually been somewhat nebulous. In attempting to appraise the role of reserve components to the Army, we will examine the history, development and present composition of the Army Reserve. Based on this appraisal, conclusions can be drawn and recommendations offered as to the readiness posture and capabilities of reserve units, and the manner in which they can best serve the needs of this nation. (Author).

Download or read book The Role of Reserve Forces in US Military Strategy written by Grover C. Ethington and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Army Force Structure written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1993-07 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviews the Army's planned force reduction and the roles that will be assigned to Army Reserve and National Guard forces. Addresses the factors influencing the Army's decisions on future reserve roles, rationale behind its planned reserve force reductionsk, and opportunities to more effectively use the reserves in the downsized force. Charts and tables.

Download or read book Army Force Structure written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Strengths Roles and Missions of the Reserve Component as Defined by Law and National Military Policy written by Stewart E. Smith and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The need for a thorough review, clarification, and perhaps redefinition of the roles, functions, and missions of the Army's reserve component has been sharpened by recent changes of profound consequence to the military. These transformations include: a recast National Security Strategy; a new nucleus of national energy centered on the domestic economy, and the deteriorating social, and physical infrastructure; a substantial increase in world violence with changing global security requirements; dramatic cuts into both the force structure and resources available to the Armed Forces; a need for clarification of how and in what relationship the active and reserve components will train and fight together; and revolutionary change in technology which also creates a need to revise old roles and functions. This paper will assist in identifying appropriate roles and missions for the reserve component by reviewing: the Constitution and statutes, which organized the reserve forces; the historic uses of the reserves; the strengths and weaknesses of the reserve forces; and the national policy guidance found in the National Security Strategy, National Military Strategy, and the bottom-Up Review. Planning considerations relating to sizing the force and force mix are also considered. Recommendations follow at the end of the paper.

Download or read book Reserve Forces written by John H. Pendleton and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Role of the Reserve in the Total Army written by United States. Department of the Army and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Strategy and Its Influence in Developing Criteria for Army Reserves written by Napoleon Perkowski and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The impact of strategy considerations on the reserve forces and specifically of the Army Reserve is evaluated with the purpose of identifying relevant criteria that must be considered in developing a reserve force. Attention is given to the role of Army Reserve as an element of power in supporting the attainment of national goals. A theoretical basis is formulated in describing the role for the Army Reserve within the overall military strategy concepts for the present and in the future. (Author).

Download or read book Reserve Forces written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Reserve Component Issues from the Quadrennial Defense Review written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on National Security. Military Personnel Subcommittee and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Technology Based Pilot Programs written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1999-09-01 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the twenty-first century approaches, the number of full-time, active duty personnel in the U.S. military (excluding the Reserves and National Guard) is about 1.4 million, the lowest level since before World War II. Nevertheless, the U.S. military is supposed to be prepared to fight two major-theater wars almost simultaneously while conducting peacekeeping operations and other assignments around the globe. To fulfill this wide range of missions, the U.S. military must continue to rely on the Reserves and National Guard, which are known collectively as the reserve components. The current number of reserve components is almost equal to the number of active duty personnel. In the case of the U.S. Army, the number of reserves is double the number of active personnel. This study addresses how technology can be used to improve the readiness and effectiveness of the reserve components and their integration with the active components. Many technologies are expected to enhance the capabilities of the U.S. military in the twenty-first century, including precision weapons, high-fidelity sensors, long-range surveillance, enhanced stealth characteristics, and advanced communications and information systems. This study reaffirms the importance of improved communication and information systems, for improving comprehensive training and accelerating the mobilization of reserve components for military missions in the coming decade. Although programs using these technologies are already under way in both the reserve and active components of the military, this study focuses on the effectiveness of reserve components and active-reserve integration.

Download or read book Reserve Forces written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Reserve Forces written by United States Government Accountability Office and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ongoing operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have required the deployment of large numbers of Army National Guard and Army Reserve personnel. The Department of Defense (DOD) faces the unprecedented challenge of sustaining large-scale, long-duration operations with an all-volunteer military force. In addition, DOD's homeland defense missions have taken on higher priority, and National Guard forces have state responsibilities for homeland security activities as well as their traditional roles in responding to natural disasters. Over the past few years, GAO has examined the effects of ongoing military operations and domestic missions on the Army National Guard and Army Reserve. This statement, which draws on prior GAO work, focuses on (1) challenges in sustaining Army reserve component equipment and personnel readiness while supporting ongoing operations and (2) the extent to which the Army's planned transformation initiatives will alleviate equipment and personnel shortages and enhance readiness. The Army National Guard and Army Reserve have made significant contributions to ongoing military operations, but equipment shortages and personnel challenges have increased and, if left unattended, may hamper the reserves' preparedness for future overseas and domestic missions. To provide deployable units, the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve have transferred large quantities of personnel and equipment to deploying units, an approach that has resulted in growing shortages in nondeployed units. Also, reserve units have left significant quantities of equipment overseas and DOD has not yet developed plans to replace it. The Army National Guard reports that its units have less than one-third of their required equipment, and the Army Reserve reports that its units have about half of the modern equipment they need to deploy. These shortages could also adversely affect reserve units' ability to perform homeland defense missions and provide support to civil authorities in the event of natural disasters or terrorist attacks. The Army also faces shortages of personnel trained in some high-demand skills. These readiness challenges have occurred because the Army reserve components' role has shifted from a strategic reserve force to an operational force that is being used on an ongoing basis. However, DOD has not fully reassessed its equipment, personnel, and training needs and developed a new model for the reserves appropriate to the new strategic environment. GAO has made recommendations that DOD conduct a comprehensive reassessment of equipment, personnel, training, and funding requirements given the reserve components' shift to an operational role, but DOD's progress to date in addressing them has been limited. Without a comprehensive reassessment of equipment and personnel policies, the Army's reserve components may not be well prepared to deal with future events at home or abroad. The Army has begun two transformational initiatives intended to enhance reserve units' ability to conduct 21st century operations and plans to spend over $24 billion for equipment over the next 5 years. These initiatives are significant, but the extent to which they will alleviate equipment and personnel challenges is unclear. The Army faces challenges in managing both

Download or read book Commission on the National Guard and Reserves Transforming the National Guard and Reserves Into a 21st Century Operational Force written by Commission on Commission on the National Guard and Reserves and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report is the rst step in a comprehensive reevaluation of the reserve components of the U.S. military in which the legislature and general public soon should join. In reviewing the past several decades of heavy use of the reserve components, most notably as an integral part of recent operations in Iraq, in Afghanistan, and in the homeland, the Commission has found indisputable and overwhelming evidence of the need for change. Policymakers and the military must break with outdated policies and processes and implement fundamental, thorough reforms. Many of today's profound challenges to the National Guard and Reserves will persist, notwithstanding force reductions in Iraq and Afghanistan. The need for major reforms is urgent regardless of the outcome of current con icts or the political turmoil surrounding them. The Commission believes the nation must look past the immediate and compelling challenges raised by these con icts and focus on the long-term future of the National Guard and Reserves and on the United States' enduring national security interests. In our nal report, the Commission rst assesses the necessity, feasibility, and sustainability of the so-called operational reserve, which is signi cantly different from the strategic reserve of the Cold War. We assess the unplanned evolution to an operational reserve. We then evaluate the factors that should in uence the decision whether to create a truly operational reserve force, including the threats to our nation in the current and emerging security environment; the military capabilities, both operational and strategic, necessary to keep America secure in this environment; the urgent scal challenges caused by the spiraling costs of mandatory entitlement programs and ever-increasing cost of military personnel; and the cost and value to the nation of the National Guard and Reserves. And we consider the challenges the nation faces in funding, personnel policy, recruiting, equipment shortages, and other obstacles to creating a sustainable operational reserve force. Second, we assess the Department of Defense's role in the homeland and whether it is clearly de ned and suf cient to protect the nation; the role that the reserve components, as part of DOD, and other interagency partners should play in preparing for and responding to domestic emergencies; the role and direction of U.S. Northern Command, the joint command in charge of federal homeland defense and civil support activities; the role that states and their governors should play in homeland response; the need to rebalance forces to better address homeland response needs; and the implications of these assessments for the readiness of the reserve components. Third, we examine what changes need to occur to enable DOD to better manage its most precious resource-its people. We consider what attributes of a modern personnel management strategy would create a true continuum of service; how reserve component personnel should be evaluated, promoted, and compensated; what educational and work opportunities they should be given to maximize the return to the nation from their service; how DOD should track the civilian skills of reserve component members; whether the active and reserve personnel management systems should be integrated; why the prompt establishment of an integrated pay and personnel system is urgent; how many duty statuses there should be; and what changes need to be made to the active and reserve retirement systems to ensure that both serve force management objectives and are sustainable. Fourth, we explore what changes need to be made to develop an operational reserve that is ready for its array of overseas and homeland missions.

Download or read book The Evolution of U S Military Policy from the Constitution to the Present Volume IV written by M Wade Markel and published by RAND Corporation. This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracing the evolution of the U.S. Army throughout American history, the authors of this four-volume series show that there is no such thing as a “traditional” U.S. military policy. Rather, the laws that authorize, empower, and govern the U.S. armed forces emerged from long-standing debates and a series of legislative compromises between 1903 and 1940. Volume IV traces how Total Force Policy has been implemented since 1970.

Download or read book The Reserve Policies of Nations written by Richard Weitz and published by Strategic Studies Institute U. S. Army War College. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work provides a comprehensive assessment of critical developments in the reserve policies of the world's major military powers as well as a wealth of data on recent developments affecting the reserve policies of Australia, Britain, Canada, China, France, Germany, Israel Japan, and Russia.