An Alternative Full-Time Support Program in the AF Reserve

Abstract

The Air Force Reserve (AFR) currently relies primarily on two forms of full time support (FTS). These are Air Reserve Technicians (ART) and Active Guard Reserve (AGR). I will demonstrate that the AFR could realize improvements in force development, bureaucratic efficiencies and command relationships by relying on an AGR based FTS structure rather than the ART and AGR mixed structure in use today. A brief description of the current FTS system is provided followed by an analysis of the benefits such a program would provide. Following a look at the benefits, some of the major ART-proponent arguments are analyzed. In so doing, I will demonstrate that there would be no deleterious effects to the Citizen-Airman identity.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 18, 2008
Accession Number
ADA478632

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  • Louis A. Patriquin Ii

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  • United States Army War College

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