Operational Considerations on the Employment of Reserve Component Ground Forces

Abstract

The deployment and employment of large reserve component ground combat organizations can effect planning and execution at the operational level of war. While reserve component organizations are not the ideal choice in terms of capabilities and training levels, there may be no options in certain scenarios. Historical trends since the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950 through the 1991 Gulf War indicate that the deployment of large reserve units to an operational theater isa possibility that cannot be dismissed. The immediate and direct effects can be felt in the areas of operational level synchronization and agility. Given the more limited capabilities of large reserve component units, and their subsequent effect on the capabilities of the force as a whole, the operational commander may need to consider modifications to his campaign plan. He may also want to carefully consider deployment phasing, broad training guidance and the timing of campaign initiation.... Reserve components, Army reserve, Army national guard, Marine Corps Reserve, Operational synchronization/ agility.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 18, 1993
Accession Number
ADA266647

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