Planning for Post-Mobilization Training and Validation.
Abstract
Although there are many management systems supporting planning data for post-mobilization requirements, the installations designated to receive the Reserve Component forces do not have a common system to identify the training status and needs of the units upon arrival. Further, the Installation Commander has the responsibility for validating the combat readiness of these units prior to deployment. The guidance and policy in this critical area is not consistent among the various commands involved. The growing interest in mobilization results from the increased US reliance on the Reserve Components (RC) for the execution of any major war plan. Although the USAR and the ARNG may be able to perform their wartime mission, these forces must be able to get to the theater, on schedule, with the proper training; and the CINC must know the combat status of the units. Crossleveling, existing systems to identify the numbers of equipment and personnel; increases the combat readiness of the deploying units. However, a subjective evaluation is required in order to determine the training status and validate the units. This paper reviews post-mobilization planning systems at the installation level and proposes that the US Army develop a comprehensive system for determining the post-mobilization training requirements of a Reserve Component unit, and for validating combat readiness prior to deployment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 19, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA168414
Entities
People
- Wesley A. Beal
Organizations
- United States Army War College