The Future Role of the Army National Guard

Abstract

The Total Force Policy has made the Army National Guard (ARNG) an integral part of our national military strategy. Since its fruition the National Guard has conducted training throughout the world. The 1980's were outstanding years for the Total Army and especially for the Army National Guard. There are many changes taking place throughout the world. The 1990s will be challenging and exciting years. This paper reviews the Guard's history and addresses current issues facing the Army National Guard during a period of turbulence and rapid change. Future roles and missions for the 1990's are then postulated and explained. (SDW)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 10, 1990
Accession Number
ADA223238

Entities

People

  • Andrew M. Schuster
  • Austin A. Stovall

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • American Revolution
  • Civil Defense
  • Civil War
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Howitzers
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • National Guard
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Training
  • United States
  • War
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Systems Analysis and Design