Follow and Assume: The Operational Reserve in Security, Stability, Reconstruction, and Transition Operations

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Abstract:

Due to the current size of the U.S. Army and operational tempo, the Army National Guard and Army Reserve have been moved from a strategic reserve to an operational reserve. This thesis attempts to answer the following question What is the best use of the operational reserve in Security, Stability, Reconstruction, and Transition SSRT and Counterinsurgency COIN operations. To arrive at this answer, selected historical case studies are used to gain insight into the best practices for SSRT and COIN. Several themes stand out. These include the primacy establishing and maintaining a secure environment, the historic failure of the Army to sufficiently plan for the transition from combat to SSRT operations, the commonality between SSRT and COIN, and lack of planned capability for SSRT and COIN skill sets in either the Active or Reserve component. This study further looks at how the Operational Reserve can be used to address these shortcomings. In conclusion, several recommendations are made on missions and focus for the Operational Reserve in order to support Army full-spectrum operations.

Author(s):
Perkins, John
Author Organization(s):
ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0094

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USACGSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_3.1.4_Maneuver to Secure; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*NATIONAL GUARD, *MILITARY RESERVES, *ARMY OPERATIONS, *ARMY PERSONNEL, STABILITY, SECURITY, COUNTERINSURGENCY, THESES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Forces and Organizations, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Report Date:
2007 Jun 15
Creation Date:
2007 Sep 12