Accession Number:

ADA278182

Title:

Mobilizing Black America

Descriptive Note:

Research rept. Aug 1992-Apr 1993

Corporate Author:

INDUSTRIAL COLL OF THE ARMED FORCES WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Freeman, Michael E.

Report Date:

1993-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

52.0

Abstract:

The National Security Strategy is built on four pillars Strategic Deterrence and Defense, Forward Presence, Crisis Response, and Reconstitution. This paper was framed around the last pillar -- Reconstitution, while specifically addressing the tenet of mobilization with a focus on black Americans. The Armed Forces of the U.S. are faced with drastic reductions, but must be prepared to go to war -- and win -- if the security of this nation is threaten. DoD must have all segments of society available for mobilization if additional personnel are required. Black Americans are an essential resource to be mobilized during reconstitution in preparation for a major conflict. I believe that black Americans will not be available in the future for mobilization due to a multitude of health problems in the black community. The scope of this paper is limited to the following health issues Access to Health Care, Infant Mortality, HomicidesViolence, and HIVAIDS. The named health problem areas require immediate corrective action. I have recommended solutions and actions that would allow black Americans to be an available resource for mobilization in the future.

Descriptors:

• *MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES)
• *MILITARY PERSONNEL
• *HUMAN RESOURCES
• *MOBILIZATION
• *MEDICAL SERVICES
• *NATIONAL DEFENSE
• MILITARY RESERVES
• HEALTH
• ETHNIC GROUPS
• HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUSES
• DETERRENCE
• PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
• PUBLIC HEALTH
• HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
• CONFLICT
• REDUCTION
• PREPARATION
• CONGRESS
• MILITARY STRATEGY
• NATIONAL SECURITY

Subject Categories:

• Sociology and Law
• Personnel Management and Labor Relations
• Medicine and Medical Research
• Military Forces and Organizations
• Defense Systems
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE