Telecommunication Training for Army National Guard

Abstract

News reports of reductions in military strength and multiple base closings confirm the obvious; that some critical decisions must be made in the size of the modern military force. The cuts in defense are called streamlining for fast reaction; cutting to a smaller quality force; or reduction to the bone. The intent depends on where you stand on the reduction line. But the unquestionable imperative is the quality of the force. This paper examines one part of the total force and the developing status of training required for the Army National Guard (ARNG). First, we will look at the perceived training and readiness level of the guard; second, traditional methods of guard training will be discussed and the inherent limitations of the traditional training system; third, training strategy in the Army and ARNG; fourth, the training system via telecommunication networks and fifth, possible cost savings; and sixth, conclusions will be drawn on distance training and possible security issues.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA241358

Entities

People

  • Jerry G. Davis

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Training
  • Combat Readiness
  • Communication Systems
  • Compact Disks
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computer-Aided Instruction
  • Computers
  • Distance Learning
  • Doctrine
  • Instructors
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Training
  • Students
  • Training
  • Training Management
  • United States
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.