National Guard Joint Force Headquarters Transformation: Shaping the Force

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Abstract:

America insists on a reliable and accessible National Guard. Todays Guard member, the 21st-century Minuteman, must be available at a moments notice to defend the Nation, at home or abroad. America expects no less. This can only be done with a properly staffed and effective Joint Force Headquarters capable of meeting the full spectrum of demands. Unfortunately, National Guard state-level Table of Distribution and Allowance TDA organizations have been unable to keep pace with transformation initiatives because of outdated policy and regulatory guidance. This paper will review the current imbalances, describe the strategic implications of continued reliance on these documents, and outline recommendations to reconcile these critical shortcomings.

Author(s):
Greenwood, Kevin J.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Research paper
Supplementary Note:
USAWC Strategy Research Project. DOI: 10.21236/ADA479706
Pagination:
0033

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:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.1.2_Structure Organization to Mission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*NATIONAL GUARD, *MANPOWER, *MILITARY FORCE LEVELS, *TRANSFORMATIONS, *ORGANIZATIONAL REALIGNMENT, *JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES, *ARMY, UNITED STATES, DRUG INTERDICTION, HOMELAND SECURITY, PEACEKEEPING, COUNTERINSURGENCY, MULTIMISSION, POLICIES, COUNTERTERRORISM, MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES, CIVIL DEFENSE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Personnel Management and Labor Relations, Military Forces and Organizations
Keyword(s):
*TDA(TABLE OF DISTRIBUTION AND ALLOWANCE), *AUTHORIZATION IMBALANCE, MODULAR FORCES, CNGB(CHIEF NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU), SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACKS, BORDER SECURITY, JFHQ(JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS), *STATE HEADQUARTERS, TDA AUTHORIZATIONS, TDA REBALANCE, FORCE STRUCTURE
Report Date:
2008 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2008 Apr 30