AC/RC Seamless Integration Turmoil-Transition-Teamwork
Abstract
As the United States enters the twenty-first century, the National Security Strategy depends more on the Reserve Components than it ever has in the past. Friction between the Active Army and Reserve Components, particularly the Army National Guard, has reached its peak and is now showing evidence of healing. However, the process is far from being released from intensive care and becoming the cohesive team that the nation will need in the future. Combat readiness of both Army and Army National Guard units has been the theme of countless debates and professional opinions. How to measure that readiness draws further discussion and criticism from military professionals and elected officials alike. Readiness, force structure, allocation of resources and their equitable balance between the Active and Reserve components are critical elements in meeting guidance of the Army's Chief of Staff in becoming "The Army". However, the most difficult bridge to cross is the one that spans the cultural gap between these organizations and their leadership. This paper will examine the cultural division and its perceived causes as it relates to the four major measured areas of readiness. The focused areas will be those used in the current Army readiness reporting as in accordance with Army Regulations 220-1. It will also consider current missions and operational tempo rates assigned to both the Active and Reserve components and explore possible reassignments of these missions and roles.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 10, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA378271
Entities
People
- Terry M. Haston
Organizations
- United States Army War College