Operational reservations : considerations for a total Army force / John D. Ellis, Laura McKnight Mackenzie.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Ellis, John D., author.

Mackenzie, Laura McKnight, author.

Contributor:

Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute, publisher.

Army War College (U.S.). Press, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Army--Reserves--Operational readiness.

United States.

United States. Army--Reserves--Mobilization.

United States. Army--Reserves--Reorganization.

United States. Army Reserve--Operational readiness.

United States. National Guard Bureau--Operational readiness.

United States. Army.

United States. Army Reserve.

United States. National Guard Bureau.

Armed Forces--Operational readiness.

Armed Forces--Reserves--Operational readiness.

Operational readiness (Military science).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 72 pages)

Place of Publication:

Carlisle Barracks, PA : Strategic Studies Institute and U.S. Army War College Press, 2014.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

As the Army Reserve Components -- the Army Reserve and the Army National Guard -- assume an "operational" mission as the force drawdowns in overseas contingency operations occur, the Army senior military and civilian leadership should consider the ramifications and realities of such a mission in what is expected to be a relatively peaceful time. This monograph explores some of these considerations regarding the implementation of the Army Total Force Policy, identifies potential obstacles, and makes recommendations to better engage the "three Armies" in a successful and meaningful reform effort. Throughout, the authors call for significant cultural shifts in thinking about how the Reserve Components are used and integrated into a Total Force.

Contents:

Introduction

Background : the shift from strategic to operational reserve (OR)

What is "operational?" : differing definitions and expectations

Why an OR?

Future of the operational reserve

DOD Directive 1200.17 : managing the reserve components as an operational force

Army Directive 2012-08 : Army total force policy

Potential problems with the Army total force policy. Integration of tactical-level forces

Training integration

Multicomponent units

Uniform predeployment readiness and professional development standards

Streamlined procedures for mobilizing the RC

Equipment

Integrated personnel and pay systems; continuum of service; joint opportunities

Cultures and mindsets

ATFP : realistic or idealistic?

Force generation. The ARFORGEN model

Budgets and bargains

Recommendations

Conclusion.

Notes:

"June 2014."

Paper version available for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 52-65).

Online resource; title from PDF title page (SSI, viewed June 24, 2014).

Other Format:

Print version: Ellis, John D. Operational reservations

OCLC:

881684579