The Transformation of Reserve Component (RC) Modernization: New Options for DoD?

Abstract

Conflict about the role, composition, employment and equipping of Active Component (AC) and Reserve Component (RC) forces has existed since the Revolutionary War, Modernization is a particularly critical issue to the RC, which has historically been equipped with less up-to-date weapon systems and older equipment than the AC. Utilizing the RC in the National Military Strategy (NMS) is a substantial link in effectively implementing the new National Security Strategy (NSS). RC modernization and recapitalization are critical Centers of Gravity (COG) for successful DoD transformation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA404411

Entities

People

  • Carl Rehberg
  • Kevin Riedler
  • Rafael O'ferrall
  • Rick Alford

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artillery
  • Artillery Ammunition
  • Coast Guard
  • Congress
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Homeland Defense
  • Homeland Security
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

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  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.