Operational Army Reserve Implications for Organizational Health
Abstract
The Army Reserve has been in a constant state of mobilization since 1995 with the advent of the Bosnia crisis and the pace of mobilization increased exponentially after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. What has been called the Abrams Doctrine" and the Total Force initiatives over the last three decades have institutionalized the concept of an operational" Army Reserve, but the ramifications of this concept are only now being realized during an extended period of mobilization and support to The Long War." Little effort has been put into examining how the Army Reserve has transmitted" this significant transformation throughout the force; and its impact on personnel, structure and overall organizational health. The intent of this paper is to analyze the transformation of the Army Reserve from a strategic to an operational force and how this change is being embedded/reinforced in the institution; examine current issues and trends in recruiting, retention, and morale; to provide the Army Reserve leadership an understanding of the long term implications and impact of one of the most significant transformations in Army Reserve history.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 23, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA469094
Entities
People
- Jonathan A. Dahms
Organizations
- United States Army War College