Measuring Readiness in the Operational Reserve
Abstract
This thesis explored how the operational United States Army Reserve (USAR) measures readiness with respect to Duty Military Occupation Specialty Qualification (DMOSQ). The USAR's current manning policies strive to maintain DMOSQ fill rates at 85 percent, or higher in units to prepare them for operational use. DMOSQ percentages for USAR units have historically been lower than 85 percent resulting in the need to cross-fill Soldiers into units to meet personnel requirements for deployment. This thesis explored the feasibility of requiring USAR units to maintain DMOSQ rates that exceed Army Force Generation (ARFORGEN) requirements and whether it improves readiness and reduces the need for cross-filling Soldiers. A study of USAR readiness literature and the history of USAR readiness were made to understand the evolution of the systems, policies, and procedures used today to manage USAR readiness. This study determined that the DMOSQ data is too corruptible to accurately determine the feasibility of maintaining DMOSQ rates higher than ARFORGEN requirements. The issues affecting the accuracy of DMOSQ reporting discovered in this thesis relate to historical business practices from the Strategic Reserve. Human error, USAR policy, and multiple reporting systems are some specific things that affect the accuracy of USAR DMOSQ data. Additionally, this thesis recommended ways to improve the accuracy and timeliness of DMOSQ reporting, accounting for non-DMOSQ Soldiers; raise DMOSQ percentages; and improve cohesiveness in units.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 13, 2014
- Accession Number
- ADA611705
Entities
People
- Michael J. Stribrny
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College