Another Crisis Can We Count on the Reserves?

Abstract

Historical experiences have shown that assumptions regarding the activation of Reserve Component forces have proven to be unrealistic. As a result, a regional CINC who needs the capabilities of reserve forces for a rapidly developing crisis or a peacetime contingency operation may find that these resources are not available when needed. This paper examines these problems in light of the new post Cold War environment and a shrinking force structure. In examining the methods of accessing Reserve Component forces, a critical void is uncovered between the politically sensitive involuntary activation and the uncertainty of volunteerism. A series of new policies, planning concepts, and legislative changes are molded together to plug this gap by forming a program which will provide the regional CINC with timely, reliable and more accessible Reserve Component forces. Mobilization, Reserves, Guard, Volunteerism, Call-up, Activation, Militia, OPLANs, Deployment, Accessibility.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 16, 1994
Accession Number
ADA283410

Entities

People

  • Gary A. Corbett

Organizations

  • Naval War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Cold War
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Department Of Defense
  • Deployment
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Military Operations
  • National Guard
  • National Security
  • Security
  • Task Forces
  • Universities
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.