Operational reservations
Subtitle: considerations for a total Army force
By: John D. Ellis, Laura McKnight Mackenzie
Contributors: Mackenzie, Laura McKnight, author; Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute; Army War College (U.S.). Press
Publisher: Strategic Studies Institute and U.S. Army War College Press; SSI
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Carlisle, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 72
ISBN-13: 9781584876311
Subjects: Reserves; Operational readiness; Mobilization; Reorganization; United States. Army; United States; United States. Army Reserve; United States. National Guard Bureau
Description: As the Army Reserve Components -- the Army Reserve and the Army National Guard -- assume an "operational" mission as the force drawdowns in overseas contingency operations occur, the Army senior military and civilian leadership should consider the ramifications and realities of such a mission in what is expected to be a relatively peaceful time. This monograph explores some of these considerations regarding the implementation of the Army Total Force Policy, identifies potential obstacles, and makes recommendations to better engage the "three Armies" in a successful and meaningful reform effort. Throughout, the authors call for significant cultural shifts in thinking about how the Reserve Components are used and integrated into a Total Force.
Notes: "June 2014."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 52-65).
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Background : the shift from strategic to operational reserve (OR); title: What is "operational?" : differing definitions and expectations; title: Why an OR?; title: Future of the operational reserve; title: DOD Directive 1200.17 : managing the reserve components as an operational force; title: Army Directive 2012-08 : Army total force policy; title: Potential problems with the Army total force policy. Integration of tactical-level forces; title: Training integration; title: Multicomponent units; title: Uniform predeployment readiness and professional development standards; title: Streamlined procedures for mobilizing the RC; title: Equipment; title: Integrated personnel and pay systems; continuum of service; joint opportunities; title: Cultures and mindsets; title: ATFP : realistic or idealistic?; title: Force generation. The ARFORGEN model; title: Budgets and bargains; title: Recommendations; title: Conclusion.