Postmobilization Training Resource Requirements. Army National Guard Heavy Enhanced Brigades
Abstract
The Army National Guard (ARNG) combat brigades that were called up for Operation Desert Storm took longer to get ready than many people had anticipated. As a result, some steps were taken to improve the peacetime training of enhanced National Guard brigades, with an eye to improving their ability to respond to short notice contingencies. However, postmobilization training remains an issue, particularly in light of the substantial force reductions made since Desert Storm. Active duty combat units played a large role in helping the reserve component brigades prepare for deployment to the Persian Gulf, and it is likely that few if any will be available to provide such support in the future. The Arroyo Center was asked to determine whether there are adequate resources-sites, training and support personnel, and opposing forces - to prepare the seven enhanced heavy National Guard brigades for deployment. To make that determination, we developed a detailed training model that allows us to quantify the resources required to train a single heavy brigade and its support elements. We also examined different alternatives for implementing the model, that is, different numbers of sites.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA319236
Entities
People
- James C. Crowley
- Jerry M. Sollinger
- Patricia K. Dey
- Thomas F. Lippiatt
Organizations
- RAND Corporation