Changes to the Army National Guard Full-Time Force
Abstract
The issue of using Army officers and noncommissioned officers in the full-time force support of the Army National Guard was debated in the Armed Services Committees in both houses of Congress from July 1990 through October 1990. Because the leadership in the Senate committee prevailed, the Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 reduces the end strength of Army National Guard members serving on active duty (Active Guard/Reserve) over the next six fiscal years and directs the transition of active Army members into the Army National Guard full-time force, beginning on 1 October 1991. The implications of this action on the composition and duties of the Army National Guard full-time force. The organizational culture of the Army National Guard and the institutional knowledge gained from the last time active Army members were used in the Army National Guard full-time force are discussed in this report. This report is based on official documents and publications, and interviews with personnel who were involved with the last active Army participation in Army National Guard full-time manning. Observations include the notion that active component personnel generally lack the expertise, background and insights required to function effectively in the unique reserve component environment and, furthermore, erode the organizational culture and community support base that are essential in the success of the National Guard and the concept of the citizen-soldier.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA233876
Entities
People
- Dennis D. Krsnak
Organizations
- United States Army War College