Synchronizing Army National Guard Readiness with ARFORGEN
Abstract
Reliance on the Army National Guard (ARNG) has increased significantly since 9/11. The Army has been very clear that it can not sustain our current Nation's defense and security obligations without the ARNG and Reserve. Unfortunately, it is apparent that our nation is involved in a long war with an escalating demand for greater Homeland Defense/Homeland Security (HLD/HLS) requirements. The ARNG has transitioned from a strategic reserve to a fully functional operational force to meet this changing environment. In addition, the Army has developed the Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) model as a way to generate trained and ready forces from all three Army components on a rotational basis across a 6-year planning horizon. The ARNG ARFORGEN model will provide a way to resource and prepare units to conduct their wartime missions as well as provide a rotational deployment schedule for units. The purpose of this paper is to examine the ARNG ARFORGEN model and make recommendations which, when synchronized with the ARFORGEN model, strengthens the ARNG's ability to meet its demanding dual role mission and 21st Century challenges. Meeting these challenges will require synchronizing incentives, programs, and policies across the spectrum of manning, training, equipping, family readiness, and employer support.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 13, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA469010
Entities
People
- Mark J. Michie
Organizations
- United States Army War College