Transforming the Field Artillery of the Army National Guard
Abstract
Several diverse strategic initiatives including transformation force structure realignment and Homeland Security mission requirements are simultaneously impacting the United States (US) Army's Field Artillery (FA) branch. While these initiatives affect the entire FA branch the primary impact occurs at the FA Brigade (BDE) level and is acutely felt by the Army National Guard. This paper focuses on the effects of both transformation and Homeland Security mission requirements upon the FA BDE using the third initiative of force structure realignment to shape the discussion as it impacts the transformed FA force. The first section of this three section paper sets the stage for a detailed analysis of the changing FA BDE by reviewing the background the guidance and the implications of each of the external factors described above. The second section examines the structure of the transformed FA Brigade and reviews its function in the transformed Army while the final portion uses the DOTMLPF (Doctrine Organization Training Material Leader Development Personnel and Facilities) model to analyze the effects of transformation and Homeland Security mission requirements upon the FA BDE and provides recommendations to ensure the new NG Fires BDEs are ready to support the fight.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 31, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA432192
Entities
People
- Kenneth L. Reiner
Organizations
- United States Army War College