Accession Number:

ADA326939

Title:

The Army's Distribution of Labor: New Force Structure and Missions for the Army National Guard.

Descriptive Note:

Research rept.,

Corporate Author:

ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA

Personal Author(s):

• Roberson, Melvin A.

Report Date:

1997-05-12

Pagination or Media Count:

41.0

Abstract:

This Strategy Research Project recommends a new Army National Guard ARNG force structure which will successfully accomplish current missions and serve the Total Armys requirements for the future. This study begins with a review of our current National Security Strategy, which sets forth goals and missions of the Department of Defense. The study then addresses these related questions 1 What is the readiness status of the Total Army today 2 What is the basis of the Armys current force structure And 3 is the ARNG currently combat ready Analysis of these issues supports a recommendation for a new ARNG force structure.

Descriptors:

• *NATIONAL GUARD
• *COMBAT READINESS
• *ARMY OPERATIONS
• MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
• MILITARY STRATEGY
• NATIONAL SECURITY
• LESSONS LEARNED
• OPERATIONAL READINESS
• MANPOWER UTILIZATION
• THREAT EVALUATION
• MILITARY MODERNIZATION
• MILITARY FORCE LEVELS

Subject Categories:

• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE