Total Force - Fact or Rhetoric.
Abstract
Department of Defense established a Total Force Policy which is producing some encouraging and positive results in the Army Reserve Components. However, some senior officials apparently perceive actions which mitigate against the credibility of statements indicating a heavy reliance on the Reserve Components for future threats. Are current efforts, or actions, lending credence to, or mitigating against this policy. What are the perceptions of senior officials with Reserve Component responsibilities. Does evidence suggest that these perceptions are illusions, or realities. To answer these questions, and determine if any shortcomings exist, ten senior officials at Department of Defense, and the two principal associations concerned with Army Reserve Component matters were interviewed. Using their responses to several questions, and other published data, it was determined that after six years, problems persist with the Total Force Policy. The need for better understanding by the Department of Defense, the public and the Congress, of the Reserve Components is a primary problem. Other problems are discussed and resolutions of some are suggested. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 05, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA037528
Entities
People
- Walter Troeschel Jr
Organizations
- United States Army War College