Is the Reduction in United States Army Reserve (USAR) Retention Based on Increased and Projected Personnel Tempo (PERSTEMPO) Under Operations Other Than War (MOOTW)
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to determine whether there is a long-term negative impact on unit readiness of USAR Troop Program Unit (TPU) soldiers continually called to active duty under Presidential Reserve Call-up (PRC). My intent is to analyze available information on retention trends to determine the long-term effects on USAR TPU readiness that are likely to occur because of continuous call to active duty. Could reduced retention rates break or significantly impact readiness? What policies are affected by reductions in retention? Are we retaining lesser-qualified soldiers to meet end strength objectives due to high Operational Tempo (OPTEMPO)? Can retention be effectively salvaged? Currently, Public Law permits the President to call reserve forces to active duty in support of MOOTW. Further, in order to meet end strength objectives, the make-up of the TPU is not professionally evolving and the leadership is placed in a position of not adhering to prescribed policies intended to maintain a highly developed and professional force. Is the current policy of calling USAR TPU soldiers to active duty in support of various MOOTW a viable use of reserve soldiers? Or, should these missions be modified to reduce the current level of mobilizations deployments of reserve soldiers. Thus, if the OPTEMPO and PERSTEMPO were reduced would that alone positively affect the overall war-fighting readiness of the USAR as the strategic reserve for our National Military Strategy?
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 10, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA391105
Entities
People
- Carol A. Corbin
Organizations
- United States Army War College