Army National Guard: Regionally Aligned Brigade Force of First Choice
Abstract
This paper provides analysis and recommendations for inclusion and implementation of Army National Guard BCT s in support of the Regionally Aligned Brigade (RAB) Concept. In addition to accruing operational capabilities to react to global contingencies, the Army s 2011 Posture Statement also anticipates Contingency Expeditionary Forces use in several capacities to include Regionally Aligned Brigades, responsive to Combatant Commanders for Theater Security Cooperation. Anticipating a reduction in force structure to the Active Component as missions in Iraq and Afghanistan culminate, consideration of National Guard forces for Global Force Management selection in the execution of Security Force Assistance (SFA) is essential to accomplishing the Army s objectives. Use of National Guard forces in the RAB concept provides the most efficient and effective means for maintaining an operational reserve. The challenge for the National Guard is how to operationalize the RAB concept. The Army must be able to program select National Guard units within the Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) model in order to train, man, and equip those forces for possible contingency missions as RABs in support of CCDR SFA plans.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 16, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA561976
Entities
People
- Edward S. Smith
Organizations
- United States Army War College