Future Role and Structure of the Force XXI National Guard.

Abstract

Preparation of the ground force build-up prior to DESERT STORM revealed severe deficiencies in National Guard 'Roundout' brigades training readiness. None of the three brigades which underwent an intensive 180 day train up were declared 'combat ready' prior to the outbreak of hostilities. This paper reviews the causes for the failure of National Guard maneuver brigades to maintain their training proficiency. It examines whether or not the policy of fielding combat National Guard brigade size units is realistic given the performance expectations of Force XXI. The paper outlines possible solutions which allows the National Guard to continue to play a valuable role in our nation's defense and at the same time fulfill an historic position within our country's citizenry.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA308899

Entities

People

  • John A. Bonin
  • Travis L. Hooper

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Combat Readiness
  • Combat Support
  • Congress
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • National Guard
  • Persian Gulf
  • Personnel Management
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Training
  • United States
  • War
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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