Air Reserve Component: Key to the Air Force's Future

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Abstract:

The ARC has proven itself as a very capable, efficient, and experienced force that also happens to have strong political support which generally translates into resourcing. There is considerable supporting evidence that the USAF should stop trying to regress to its previous Cold War construct and take bold steps toward a better future by making better use of the ARC. However, the USAF appears to be fully invested in a linear solution to its problems and it is very doubtful it will reverse current trends unless directed.

Author(s):
Bevis, Don R.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLLEGE CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Research paper
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA588603
Pagination:
0040

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_1_Force Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.6.4_Assess Guidance; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts
Modernization Areas:
Cyber; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*AIR FORCE, *MILITARY HISTORY, *MILITARY RESERVES, AIR FORCE BUDGETS, COST EFFECTIVENESS, MILITARY CAPABILITIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Economics and Cost Analysis, Government and Political Science, Military Forces and Organizations
Keyword(s):
ARC(AIR RESERVE COMPONENT), BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS, CAPABLE AND EFFICIENT FORCES, INFLECTION POINT, POLITICAL SUPPORT, RFPB(RESERVE FORCES POLICY BOARD)
Report Date:
2013 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2013 Dec 04