Army Reserve Component: Transformation to an Operational Force
Abstract
The U.S. Army Reserve Components, consisting of the Army National Guard (ARNG) and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), have been significantly transforming in their role over the past decade from a strategic reserve to an operational force. During this period of progressive change, the Reserves need to institutionalize this transformation for long-term sustainment of the all-volunteer force by providing operational capabilities and strategic depth across the full spectrum of conflict. The Army Reserve Components have already integrated into the total Army force with demonstrable improvements in its readiness as well as cultural transformation both in the long-term and near-term. As the FY 2012-2017 Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process gets underway in the spring of 2010, the Reserve Components should identify the following requirements for base budget funding to enable successful, sustainable, and strategic transformation to an operational force: increased availability of dental and medical treatment, growth in FTS personnel, higher levels in the Reserve Components' trainee accounts, and additional training days for progressive readiness in ARFORGEN. All of these actions will arguably improve unit readiness and contribute to the Reserve Components' cultural and operational transformation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 20, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA518419
Entities
People
- Kevin J. Vink
Organizations
- United States Army War College