The U.S. Army Reserve's Military Technician Program: It Can Be Optimized for Success

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Abstract:

Designed as a career program, Military Technicians Miltechs support Army Reserve units. Legislated by Congress, the Program has a Dual Status force with members who work Reserve-related issues during their day jobs as civil servants, while also serving as soldiers in Army Reserve units. Miltechs provide continuity in units and perform necessary tasks and missions. The Program has not changed to reflect the current and evolving missions of the Army Reserve, however. It also does not provide an environment that allows individual Miltechs to achieve positions of increasing responsibility in both categories. With current legislation forcing out almost one quarter of current Program members and with almost one hundred additional vacancies, the Program needs some work - soon - to survive and succeed. Unless changes are made, the Program will not meet its authorized strength and unit readiness will suffer. Given the Army Reserves contributions today, that is unsatisfactory. Only by making crucial changes posited here can the Miltech Program remain viable as a career. By capitalizing on the best ideas available, the Army Reserves Miltech Program can strategically change to benefit the Army, Army Reserve, and individual Miltechs as it becomes a full-time force that is optimized for success.

Author(s):
Cage, Steven D.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Strategy research rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA378245
Pagination:
0027

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY RESERVES, *ARMY PERSONNEL, *TECHNICIANS, JOBS, OPERATIONAL READINESS, CAREERS, ARMY, LEGISLATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Personnel Management and Labor Relations, Military Forces and Organizations
Keyword(s):
MILITARY TECHNICIANS, MILTECHS
Report Date:
2000 Apr 07
Creation Date:
2000 Jun 28