Operational Tempo and Army Reserve Unit Personnel Readiness.

Abstract

This study investigates a possible correlation between operational tempo and Army Reserve unit personnel readiness. Operational tempo requires examination because previous studies have discounted the impact of operational tempo. Factors may increase the frequency of Army Reserve mobilizations. Future threats to national security in the post-Cold War era may increase reliance on the flexible manpower capacity that the Army Reserves provide. Budgetary pressure may increase the relative demand for cost-effective reservists. The study examines the relationship between operational tempo and Army Reserve unit personnel readiness by focusing on training, retention, and recruiting. The study surveys economic and non-economic theories that explain variables influencing reservists' behavior. Deductions are then formed relating these variables to operational tempo and personnel readiness. Afterwards these deductions are compared with survey results. In conclusion, the study finds that there is a correlation between operational tempo and Army Reserve unit personnel readiness and finds concern over the impact of increased operational tempo on personnel readiness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 05, 1998
Accession Number
ADA350037

Entities

People

  • John S. Pritchett

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Cold War
  • Education
  • Employment
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Management Personnel
  • Manpower
  • Military Applications
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Recruiting
  • Security
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training

Readers

  • Economics
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.