Sustaining AMEDD Professional Strength in the Reserve Components

Abstract

Reserve components of the U.S. Army are a strategically valuable resource to U.S. military policymakers. Within these components are the majority of professional medical personnel. As of July 2002 the AMEDD consisted of 19% Army National Guard 34% Army Reserve and 47% active component. In 2000 concerns were raised about dwindling numbers of doctors dentists physician assistants and nurse anesthetist officers in Army Reserve and Army National Guard (Selected Reserve SELRES) that without intervention would result in projected shortfalls through 2005. Also in 2000 significant increases were projected in the percentage of retirement letter eligible Medical Corps, Dental Corps, Army Nurse Corps and Physician Assistants. This has potential risk in light of the changing nature of activations and increased OPTEMPO. Potential effects of mobilization and deployment on recruitment retention and other related issues are explored. Suggestions for improving recruitment and retention are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 03, 2004
Accession Number
ADA423389

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  • James M. Fetter Iii

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  • United States Army War College

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