Will Employers Continue to Support the Reserve Components in the 21st Century?
Abstract
Numerous events have taken place within the defense community resulting in greater reliance on each of the seven military reserve components in fulfilling our National Military Strategy. These events include: a reduction in both active component end strength and force structure; an increase in post-cold war deployments; and initiatives to further integrate the active and reserve components. The nature of U.S. military involvement has changed significantly over the past ten years. Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW) have dominated the military's role and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. The future clearly holds an increase in reserve component participation as the active forces struggle with multiple and often competing demands on their limited resources. All reserve components welcome the opportunity to play an expanded role in executing our National Military Strategy. The critical element in fulfilling that role may be the willingness of employers to support the participation of their employees as reserve component members. The current incentives available to employers are not sufficient to maintain long-term support given the heightened role of the Guard and Reserve. Employers require new incentives, programs and other initiatives to ensure continued support of the reserve components.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 12, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA380105
Entities
People
- Stephen M. Sarcione
Organizations
- United States Army War College