Reserve Component Leader Development: A Shortfall

Abstract

The successes of the U. S. Army in the 1990s can be attributed to the vision provided by the Six Army Imperatives: quality force, forward-looking warfighting doctrine, appropriate force mix, tough realistic training, continuous modernization,and confident, competent leaders. These imperatives have been rigorously implemented in the Active Component force. Most have been implemented in the Reserve Component. We have not pursued the development of confident, competent leaders in the Reserve Components with the same vigor as we have the other imperatives. This shortfall became evident in the performances of the three National Guard Roundout Brigades mobilized for DESERT STORM. This paper will examine ways to ensure proper levels of readiness of Reserve Component combat maneuver brigades by improving the preparation of future RC combat brigade and battalion Commanders.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1992
Accession Number
ADA251297

Entities

People

  • William H. Kennedy Iii

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Artillery
  • Combat Support
  • Command And Control
  • Doctrine
  • Maneuvers
  • Military Education
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • National Guard
  • Students
  • Task Forces
  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
  • Organizational Process Management (OPM).