Integrating the One Army Concept.
Abstract
The pace with which integration begins and builds momentum is dependent upon the Army and Guard leadership actively addressing relevant issues. There are at least three scenarios for the future: what is possible, plausible, and preferable. It will require both sides to sit with all their cards (face up) on the table - then work to find the common ground on the polarized issues. Their failure to do so, will confound the Army's attempt to remain relevant in the post-Cold War. More important, it will affect the Army's ability to serve as an effective instrument of national power. The proposals to facilitate integration between the Active Army and the Guard are realistic and achievable. Although it is possible to implement several of them individually, a far greater impact, would be a package of integration initiatives. This would demonstrate the leadership's resolve and total commitment to achieve integration that will allow our nation's greatest landpower force to effectively shape, respond and prepare in concert with our National Military strategy. There remains a naive confidence that the leadership of the service and component will work to bring General Abrams' vision through its ultimate journey.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 20, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA345752
Entities
People
- Kevin J. Crowley
Organizations
- United States Army War College