Changing Paradigms: U.S. Army Reserve Mobilization in the Twenty-First Century.

Abstract

The United States Army is undergoing a revolution in military affairs which is radically affecting the operating tempo of the United States Army Reserve (USAR). The increased demands on the Contingency Force Package(CFP) Reserve units will require a sea change in mobilization and readiness paradigms in order to effect a seamless marriage of Army Reserve CS/CSS units with the Active Component combat forces. This study explores some of the lessons learned from Operation Desert Shield/Storm and their applicability to current USAR force structure and policy. Further, this study evaluates whether lessons learned have been fully applied to policy and procedural changes in mobilization planning for the reserves. Recommendations are made for organization culture and procedural changes to improve readiness and responsiveness of mobilizing USAR units.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 11, 1996
Accession Number
ADA309033

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  • Stephen D. Schaer

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  • United States Army War College

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  • Biomedical
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