AC/RC MIX: Changes Needed in the AMEDD

Abstract

The Army is made up of members of the Active and Reserve Component forces, a concept envisioned many years ago by the United States to ensure protection of its national and vital interest. This concept enhanced the U.S.'s ability to provide a credible answer to the Warsaw Pact. Now, in the midst of economic, political and strategic scrutiny brought on by the fall of the Soviet Empire, the leadership of the Army needs to re-look the nature and purpose of the Reserve and Active component forces. Furthermore, in the post-Cold War period, personnel downsizing and constrained budgets have focused the Department of Defense's attention on the appropriate size and mix of the Army. This paper will address the Army Medical Department's need to re-look its AC/RC mix. It will focus on the current PERSTEMPO, AC/RC composition, medical mission, and deployments, and recommend ways to balance the AC/RC mix and suggest potential missions for the reserves.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 21, 2001
Accession Number
ADA390500

Entities

People

  • Joseph C. Hightower

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Deployment
  • Employment
  • Environment
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Hospitals
  • Military Personnel
  • Personnel Management
  • Security
  • Therapy
  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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