Enhancing the Wellness of Reserve Forces: A Strategic Challenge

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Abstract:

The purpose of this paper is to provide a strategy to Reserve Commanders in maintaining a healthy force in support of Joint Vision 20102020 through Force Health Protection life-cycle health maintenance program and the Department of Defense HOOAH4HEALTH promotion program. Wellness is the integration of body, mind, and spirit to produce a balanced lifestyle by practicing good health habits and eliminating harmful ones. Disease non-battle injuries can effect and have an impact on the sustained readiness of our troops. The Army Reserve has become a relevant force, focused on readiness and committed to meeting the challenges of the 21st Century. Americas Army Reservist needs not only to be trained but healthy, enabling victory in peace and war.

Author(s):
Pufal, Sandra L.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Strategy research rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA391094
Pagination:
0024

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY RESERVES, *MENTAL HEALTH, *RELIGION, *PHYSICAL FITNESS, COMBAT READINESS, MORALE, MILITARY COMMANDERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Psychology
Keyword(s):
WELLNESS
Report Date:
2001 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2001 Jun 27