The Role of National Guard Combat Maneuver Units in Future Force Structure

Abstract

This article provides an historical report, with contemporary analysis, of why National Guard combat maneuver units have never been employed effectively in their federal role through Vietnam. It discusses political reality, the historical rift between regulars and citizen soldiers, and mobilization outcomes--including analysis of the total-force roundout policy and the impact that the Desert Shield/Storm call up will have on its future. Conclusion explains three imperatives for consideration regarding a role for Guard combat units in the future Base Force structure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA276764

Entities

People

  • Douglas M. Harris

Organizations

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil War
  • Combat Readiness
  • Congress
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Reserves
  • Military Science
  • National Guard
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Persian Gulf War
  • Public Policy
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.