Army National Guard Brigade Combat Teams: Future Structure and Roles

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Abstract:

Over the last decade, the Army National Guard ARNG witnessed a dramatic transition from being an occasionally employed strategic reserve to becoming part of the Operational Force. The ARNGs 28 Brigade Combat Teams have achieved a level of readiness and compatibility with the Active Component not previously seen. As the demand for forces decreases due to reduced contingency operations overseas and continuing budgetary concerns, the ARNG will have to clarify the most appropriate future structure, roles, and missions for its combat brigades. This paper suggests a framework to ensure that ARNG BCTs remain ready and capable to provide both the strategic depth and operational flexibility required to meet the Armys needs in the 21st Century.

Author(s):
Radulski, Stephen M.
Author Organization(s):
TEXAS A AND M UNIV COLLEGE STATION GEORGE BUSH SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SERVICE
Descriptive Note:
Research paper
Supplementary Note:
Civilian Research Project.
Pagination:
0036

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_3.1.4_Maneuver to Secure; JCA_5.5.2_Task
Communities of Interest:
Counter WMD
Descriptor(s):
*ARMY, *BRIGADE LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS, *COMBAT READINESS, *MISSIONS, *NATIONAL GUARD, *OPERATIONAL READINESS, *TEAMS(PERSONNEL), CIVIL DEFENSE, DEPLOYMENT, HISTORY, HOMELAND DEFENSE, MILITARY FORCE LEVELS, PEACEKEEPING, POSTWAR OPERATIONS, STABILITY, TRANSITIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Forces and Organizations, Civil Defense, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
*ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, *BRIGADE COMBAT TEAMS, *FUTURE FORCE STRUCTURE, *FUTURE ROLES, *FUTURE MISSIONS, OPERATIONAL RESERVE, ARFORGEN(ARMY FORCE GENERATION), STABILITY OPERATIONS, DEFENSE SUPPORT TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES, COMBINED ARMS MANEUVER, CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS, REGIONAL ALIGNMENT
Report Date:
2012 Apr 12
Creation Date:
2014 Feb 19