Toward A More Ready Reserve.
Abstract
During a national emergency, the US will require rapid mobilization of the Reserve forces to augment the strength of the active Army. Reduced strength of all Army components during the past four years has resulted in a diminished war deterrence capability by ground forces. The trend has occurred during a period when principle adversaries have modernized, improved, and increased their war-making potential. The nation's leaders must take measures to improve defense posture by maintaining an effective active Army that is supported by a truly ready reserve, a reserve that can be mobilized quickly and possesses the trained personnel necessary for any contingency mission. This essay is intended to uncover deficiencies at the 'grassroots' level of the Army Reserve and recommend positive courses of action for improved reserve readiness. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 19, 1973
- Accession Number
- AD0780006
Entities
People
- Michael N. Zabych
Organizations
- United States Army War College