The Effectiveness of Special Corps of Military Reserve for Citizen Security Squadrons (CERSC) in the Department of Guatemala
Abstract
This thesis seeks to answer the question: Is supporting Civil Security Forces a proper mission for the Special Corps of Military Reserve for Citizen Security Squadrons (CERSC in Spanish)? In order to answer this question the research takes two approaches. First, it strives to understand the current impact of organized crime and common criminal activity in Guatemala and analyzes how the military could provide significant support to efforts on mitigating the impact of these complex problems. Second, it provides answers to the following questions: Are the Corps of Military Reserve for Citizen Security Squadrons (CERSC) prepared to support Civil Security Forces? Do the Corps of Military Reserve for Citizen Security Squadrons (CERSC) have the requisite legal authority to perform this mission? Research methodologies employed in this study include: 1) an opinion survey submitted to the appropriate population as a previously prepared questionnaire designed to obtain statistically significant data; 2) a FODA analysis used to determine strengths and weaknesses of these units; and 3) an analysis based on some of the elements of the DOTMLPF construct to determine the true operational capabilities of these units.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 23, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1040946
Entities
People
- Luis A. Saena Cardona
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College