Transforming the National Guard and Reserves into a 21st-century operational force : final report to Congress and the Secretary of Defense / Commission on the National Guard and Reserves.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

United States. Commission on the National Guard and Reserves

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States--National Guard--Operational readiness.

United States.

United States--Armed Forces--Reserves--Operational readiness.

National security--United States.

National security.

Armed Forces--Operational readiness.

Armed Forces--Reserves--Operational readiness.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 volume (various pagings))

Other Title:

Commission on the National Guard and Reserves final report to Congress and the Secretary of Defense

CNGR final report to Congress and the Secretary of Defense

Place of Publication:

Arlington, Va. : Commission on the National Guard and Reserves, [2008]

Summary:

The final report of the Commission was informed by 17 days of public hearings involving 115 witnesses; 52 Commission meetings; more than 850 interviews; numerous site visits, forums, and panel discussions; and the detailed analysis of thousands of documents supplied at the Commission's request by the military services, government agencies, experts, and other stakeholders. It contains six major conclusions and 95 recommendations, supported by 163 findings.

Contents:

Transmittal letters

Commission staff

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Introduction

I. CREATING A SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONAL RESERVE

A. The Unplanned Evolution to an Operational Reserve

B. The Necessity for an Operational Reserve

C. The Challenge of Sustaining the Reserves as an Operational Force Within a Cold War Framework

II. ENHANCING THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT'S ROLE IN THE HOMELAND

A. Making Civil Support a Statutory Responsibility

B. Integrating the Reserve Components into Homeland Operations

C. Budgeting and Programming for Civil Support

D. Providing Governors the Authority to Direct All Military Forces Within Their State

III. CREATING A CONTINUUM OF SERVICE: PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT FOR AN INTEGRATED TOTAL FORCE

A. The Need for a New Personnel Management Strategy

B. Time- Versus Competency-Based Promotion Criteria

C. Joint Duty Experiences, Joint Education, and Enhancing the Capabilities of Flag and General Officers

D. Tracking Civilian Skill and Employer Data

E. An Integrated Pay and Personnel System

F. Duty Status Reform

G. An Integrated Retirement System

IV. DEVELOPING A READY, CAPABLE, AND AVAILABLE OPERATIONAL RESERVE

A. Personnel

B. Individual Medical Readiness

C. Full-Time Support

D. Training

E. Equipment and Supplies

F. Access to the Reserve Components

V. SUPPORTING SERVICE MEMBERS, FAMILIES, AND EMPLOYERS

A. Compensation

B. Service Member Protections

C. Health Care

D. Enhancing Family Support

E. Establishing a Compact with Employers

F. Demobilization and Transition Assistance

VI. REFORMING THE ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS THAT SUPPORT AN OPERATIONAL RESERVE

A. Making Necessary Cultural Changes

B. Transforming Reserve Component Categories

C. Reforming Institutions to Support an Operational Reserve Force

COMMISSION VISION FOR THE TOTAL OPERATIONAL FORCE.

Notes:

Title from title screen (viewed March 6, 2008).

"January 31, 2008."

Includes bibliographical references.

Other Format:

United States. Commission on the National Guard and Reserves. Transforming the National Guard and Reserves into a 21st-century operational force : final report to Congress and the Secretary of Defense

OCLC:

191747004