The Total Force Policy: Strategic Success for the Army

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to examine the strategic success of the Total Force Policy (TFP) within the Army. Since its conception in 1970, the TFP has enjoyed strong support from the Congress, National Command Authorities, and the Reserve Components themselves. Significant investments in manning, readiness and force modernization have transformed the Army into a cohesive, integrated force - capable of accomplishing United States national security objectives. Today, the TFP has become integral part of our National Security Strategy and a central element of Army doctrine. Although some cultural and structural barriers remain, the TFP has achieved its primary strategic objectives. The greatly expanded and successful use of all three Army components across the spectrum of military operations proves this point. The TFP will continue to play a significant role in shaping the future Army.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 13, 1999
Accession Number
ADA363895

Entities

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  • Roland M. Lapointe

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

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  • Army Budgets
  • Artillery
  • Business Administration
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Department Of Defense
  • Doctrine
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • Military Strategy
  • National Security
  • Persian Gulf
  • Persian Gulf War
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  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

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  • Military Engineering.
  • Strategic Security Studies