Reserve Component Efficiency Study
Abstract
The current world's turbulent political, economic, socio-psycho military environment is dictating that the role, missions, and force structure of the U.S. Army undergo major changes. One of the keys for the future success is more efficient utilization of both DOD personnel and its assets. The reality of this is forcing a major revision in our national defense strategy. No doubt the constrained resources and the expectation of a longer warning time before conflict will alter the Reserve Component roles in national security. The Army's senior leadership faces the challenge of breaking the existing paradigms and recasting a new one in this turbulent domestic and international environment. This study was designed to present ideas and provoke thought concerning the 'Reserve Component Efficiency' and ultimately its potential impact on the force structure dilemma. Reasons for and roles of State Security/Defense Force are proposed, along with suggestions for implementation and training. The unique roles of RC units and their capabilities for counternarcotics, nation assistance and other civic or peacetime actions are discussed. Finally, some ideas and/or suggestions for solution to the force structure dilemma are presented along with the proposed changes and requisites needed for 'victory' -- the optimization of RC value added to the 'Total Force.' New and sometimes controversial views are presented.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 15, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA251443
Entities
People
- James R. Carpenter
Organizations
- United States Army War College