Readiness Management in National Guard Divisions: A Dilemma of Responsibility, Influence and Command

Abstract

The dilemma of mobilization readiness management in National Guard divisions is the reviewed. An historical background, tracing the evolution of colonial militias to the present day National Guard is used to focus on some of the deep rooted perceptions prevalent in the thinking of today's National Guard leaders and an historical trace of how NG divisions became split between states. Division command influence and the influence of the State Adjutant General are reviewed and compared to analyze the effects these diverse influences have on mobilization readiness in split divisions. Command supervision of readiness training is discussed and resources available to both the division and the state are compared. A new type division structure, containing a mix of National Guardsmen and active army personnel, is presented as a possible means for insuring attainment of the pre-mobilization readiness posture required for National Guard divisions under the total force concept.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 09, 1973
Accession Number
AD0761423

Entities

People

  • Charles R. Bradford

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Army Personnel
  • Civil War
  • Combat Support
  • Congress
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Management Personnel
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • Militia
  • Personnel Management
  • Training
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Military Science