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Author Ellis, John D., author.

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

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

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 Axe Federal Documents Online  D 101.146:OP 2    ---  Available
Description 1 online resource (ix, 72 pages)
text txt rdacontent
computer c rdamedia
online resource cr rdacarrier
text file PDF rda
Note "June 2014."
Paper version available for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 52-65).
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.
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.
Note Online resource; title from PDF title page (SSI, viewed June 24, 2014).
Subject United States. Army -- Reserves -- Operational readiness.
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)
army -- armed forces -- force structure -- restructuring -- USA.
Added Author Mackenzie, Laura McKnight, author.
Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute, publisher.
Army War College (U.S.). Press, publisher.
Other Form: Print version: Ellis, John D. Operational reservations 158487631X (OCoLC)883731765
ISBN 158487631X
9781584876311
Standard No. NLGGC 377306096
Gpo Item No. 0307-A-31 (online)
Sudoc No. D 101.146:OP 2

 
    
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