Integration of the Army National Guard into the Army Acquisition Corps: Future Prospective

Abstract

As the Army transitions in the 21st Century, a totally integrated Acquisition Corps will emerge. Integration of acquisition DA civilians, Active Duty military, the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), and Army National Guard (ARNG) into a single integrated Army Acquisition Corps is currently underway. This report explores the integration of the ARNG into the Army Acquisition Corps and examines the unique challenges including the means for qualifying National Guard officers. The Army Acquisition Corps' vision, goals, and objectives are discussed, as well as, how the National Guard appropriately fits into the Acquisition Career Field. The report identifies the key features of the totally integrated Acquisition Corps that will enable the Acquisition Corps to achieve its goals and objectives. Furthermore, the report explores areas of participation and the levels of participation by Active Guard & Reserve, National Guard Technicians, and National Guard Traditional Guardsmen. Key aspect of developing this integrated workforce are examined considering the different governing laws, such as, soldiers serving under Title 10 verses Title 32. Finally, the report attempts to map-out the road ahead for the National Guard to become a viable and successful component of the Army Acquisition Corps.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 10, 2000
Accession Number
ADA380081

Entities

People

  • Joe Harkey

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Procurement
  • Department Of Defense
  • Distance Learning
  • Government Employees
  • Governments
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Program Management
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.