Trained and Ready-Are We Really.

Abstract

The Army-wide problem this paper discusses is the lack of competency at the battalion and brigade level to execute combat tasks. This problem is a result of inadequate attempts to manage an ever-increasing Operations Tempo (OPTEMPO). This problem jeopardizes the Army's ability to execute our National Security Strategy without risk of initial failure or an unacceptable number of casualties. Four recommendations are included to minimize the OPTEMPO dilemma and correct the training deficiencies. These recommendations are: (1) standardize the task organizations of Corps/Divisions (2) reduce the size of the Contingency Corps (3) standardize training conditions and unit participation at the Army Combat Training Centers, and (4) stop the personnel management technique of 'augmentation' to raise the strength of deploying units from those remaining behind.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA361182

Entities

People

  • William F. Briscoe

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artillery
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Readiness
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Doctrine
  • Lessons Learned
  • Maneuvers
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Security
  • Students
  • Training
  • Training Management
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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