Total Force 2000 - Reshaping the Civilian Component of the Army

Abstract

Army civilians have been important members of the force since the Continental Army was formed in 1775. These 'soldiers without uniforms' have supported the Army in both peace and war throughout history, yet their vital role and contributions have received little emphasis in the course of military studies. Today, the Civilian Component comprises approximately one-third of the active force, and it is the principal component used in running the Army's sustaining base and installations. As the Army downsizes to meet new strategic and budget realities, it must not become so transfixed with the challenges of reshaping the AC/RC force, that it loses sight over what might be considered the Army's 'invisible component.' This paper: (1) defines the past, present, and future role of Army civilians; (2) examines six major forces of change affecting the civilian workforce which must be understood and planned for; and (3) offers four guideposts for reshaping the Civilian Component as it enters the 21st century.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1992
Accession Number
ADA251201

Entities

People

  • James M. Philpott

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Personnel
  • Business Administration
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Congress
  • Deployment
  • Employment
  • Government Employees
  • Law
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • Military History
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Educational Psychology
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.