Force Structure. DOD Needs to Integrate Data into Its Force Identification Process and Examine Options to Meet Requirements for High-Demand Support Forces

Abstract

Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the war on terrorism has dominated the global security environment. Ongoing overseas operations and heavy reliance on reservists have raised concerns about how the Department of Defense (DOD) will continue to meet its requirements using an all-volunteer force. The Army, in particular, has faced continuing demand for large numbers of forces, especially for forces with support skills. GAO was mandated to examine the extent of DOD's reliance on personnel with high-demand skills and its efforts to reduce or eliminate reliance on these personnel. Accordingly, GAO assessed (1) the combat support and combat service support skills that are in high demand and the extent to which DOD officials have visibility over personnel who are available for future deployment and (2) the extent to which DOD has conducted a comprehensive, datadriven analysis of alternatives for providing needed skills.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA454778

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Army Personnel
  • Combat Support
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Force Structure
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Police
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychological Operations
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.