Revising Army National Guard Officer Retention Boards
Abstract
The current Army National Guard policy calls for evaluation of every officer annually or biennially by means of an administrative board process (the Selective Retention Board) once they obtain 20 years toward a non-regular retirement. Additionally current policy denies officers or warrant officers service past 20 years of Active Federal Service unless an exception is requested by the officer's chain of command and granted by the Assistant Secretary of the Army (M&RA). This strategy research project assesses the current validity of these policies given the tremendous requirements for the Army National Guard in the War on Terror. The study contrasts the 20-year Active Federal Service policy with the active component's mandatory term of active service for officers and warrant officers. It also proposes slowing down the Selective Retention Board process to give Adjutants General more input. The project reviews policies of civilian corporations and compares the 20-year Active Federal Service policy with their related policies. Finally revised policy regarding the continued service of reserve commissioned officers and warrant officers is recommended. These recommendations are crafted to ensure that the Army National Guard can meet future strategic obligations with qualified and appropriately retained quality senior leaders.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 06, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA449220
Entities
People
- Keith A. Mabry
Organizations
- United States Army War College