Expansion of the USAREUR (US Army, Europe) Training Base Using USAR and Army Retiree Personnel Living in Europe.
Abstract
This study is an analysis of the question of whether Army Reserve and Army Retiree personnel living in Europe can be more effectively utilized to expand the US Army, Europe (USAREUR) training base upon mobilization. Data was gathered using a literature search, review of current USAREUR OPLANS, examination of the Army Reserve Personnel Center (ARPERCEN) personnel master file, and personal interviews with USAREUR and ARPERCEN officials in training, personnel and war planning areas of interest, as well as commanders. The continued austere force structure of the active army in Europe requires that all assets of the Total Forces be utilized to meet US commitments to a NATO contingency. There are over 7000 Ready Reservists and retirees currently living in Europe. The study concludes that maximum pre-mobilization assignment should be made of reservists and retirees to their actual wartime assignment. Further, that all USAR units forward deployed in Europe should be included in any 100,000 call up, under Presidential authority, to support a NATO contingency. Finally, it recommends mobilization use of retirees based on the period of time elapsed since retirement from active duty.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 07, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA168259
Entities
People
- C. V. Ford
Organizations
- United States Army War College