Inactivation: A Blueprint for a Division

Abstract

In January 1990, the Department of Defense announced the first of a series of mandatory budget and force reductions for FY 90-94. More recently the Secretary of Defense revealed even more drastic reductions to a Army force of 12 active and 6 reserve component divisions by 1996. This paper examines the processes behind a division level inactivation and provides a blueprint for future selected units to follow. In particular, the focus is on the organization of the division team, procedures, and the how-to aspects of personnel, operational, and logistical functional areas. In addition, the study offers a few considerations for leaders at all levels as the Army reshapes the force for the 1990s.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 05, 1991
Accession Number
ADA236547

Entities

People

  • Phillip L. Curtis

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Business Administration
  • Classification
  • Combat Readiness
  • Computers
  • Environmental Assessment
  • Force Structure
  • Infantry
  • Lessons Learned
  • Management Personnel
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Security
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).