The Army and the Army National Guard Separated by a Common Goal
Abstract
This paper examines the infrastructure of the Army and to a lesser extent, the Air National Guard in light of the assets that are available to DOD. There is substantial opportunity for the Army to integrate these assets into mutually beneficial programs for the defense of the nation. Four specific programs are examined as opportunities for innovative use of the Army National Guard. The reduction of the Army budget and the increased requirements can allow for better integration of infrastructure. This will foster better relations between the active component ant the Army National Guard. The isolation of the two forces has created two entities that are cultures separated by a common goal-- the defense of our nation. Aspects of this paper look at potential cures for the antipathy that exists between the two components. This antipathy has recently broken into open warfare and is to the benefit of neither the Army nor the Army National Guard. Multicompo units are a beginning step at a cure for this malaise. There are additional means and methods to cure this problem.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 10, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA366769
Entities
People
- David C. Smith
Organizations
- United States Army War College