The Effective Use of Reserve Personnel in the U.S. Military

The Effective Use of Reserve Personnel in the U.S. Military
Author: Shima D. Keene
Publisher: Department of the Army
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2015
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9781584876595

This monograph identifies areas where the U.S. Army and other services can potentially benefit from examining the United Kingdom's comparable program of reserve reform. Key areas where aspects of this reform have been entirely counterproductive are identified, as well as specific and expensive recent British mistakes which are essential for the U.S. military to avoid. The aim of this monograph is to highlight the lessons learned by the U.K. Reserve Forces, both in terms of successes and challenges, as well as to explore the feasibility of achieving the proposals set out by Future Reserves 2020. This may be useful for the United States moving forward, as the need to cut defense spending further is likely, and the U.K. may serve as a good model for operating with a smaller budget. This text includes case studies, and will appeal to military strategists, policy analysts, organization behavior analysts, U.S. policymakers, and military leaders. The Reserve commands of the U.S. armed forces will also be interested in this text because it provides useful views of prior experience in organizing and integrating reserve forces, and presents a valuable addition on how to plan the future shape of the U.S. Army. Students taking military science and management classes, especially relating to the deployment of personnel, may find this "lessons learned" monograph helpful. Related products: Warrior Citizen: The Official Magazine of the U.S. Army Reserve -print quarterly periodical subscription can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/708-079-00000-6?ctid= The Noncommissioned Officer and Petty Officer: Backbone of the Armed Forces is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-029-00568-9 Starting Strong: Talent-Based Branching of Newly Commissioned U.S. Army Officers is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-000-01184-2 Citizen Airman, Official Magazine of the Air Force Reserve -print bimonthly periodical subscription can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/708-006-00000-9?ctid=

The Effective Use of Reserve Personnel in the U.s. Military

The Effective Use of Reserve Personnel in the U.s. Military
Author: U.s. Army War College Press
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2015-01-21
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9781507646083

In the current age of economic austerity, there is increasing pressure for the military in the United States and the United Kingdom (UK) to be streamlined, so as to be able to deliver more for less cost. This requires a whole new approach to warfare supported by additional skill sets, many of which are not currently readily or widely available within the military. These skills have become even more vital in the current security environment of networked global insecurities. As such, there is a need for the military not only to re-establish lost skills, but to develop new skills to enhance its ability to tackle the emerging security threats of the 21st century. One way in which such skills shortages can be addressed is by accessing existing skill sets within the civilian workforce, which can be achieved through the recruitment of reservists. Reservists have been utilized not only by the U.S. Army, but also by numerous armies around the world, including the UK, where the reliance on Reservists has increased significantly in recent years. However, recent reviews carried out by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) identified a range of deficiencies highlighting the need for UK Reserve Forces to be modernized so that they can be utilized in a manner that is efficient, cost effective, and sustainable. Consequently, this book explores the various types of reservist roles and deployment options, as well as factors that are both detrimental and beneficial to the recruitment, retention, and use of Reservists, highlighting areas where the UK experience is of potential relevance to the U.S. Army's future options.

Army Reserve Forces

Army Reserve Forces
Author: United States. General Accounting Office
Publisher:
Total Pages: 56
Release: 1991
Genre: Armed Forces
ISBN:

Do Fewer Resources Mean Less Influence?

Do Fewer Resources Mean Less Influence?
Author: Mary Manjikian
Publisher: Department of the Army
Total Pages: 92
Release: 2015
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781584876618

As military conflicts come to an end, it is not uncommon for societies to expect a "peace dividend" and to engage in elite and popular conversations about how much defense spending is still needed. The issues are similar across countries and time periods: How can defense planners preserve capabilities, avoid the reversibility problem, and plan for the long term? How can they guide the development of technologies and doctrines in a climate of austerity? This manuscript draws lessons from previous historic situations and applies them to today. Related products: The State-Society/Citizen Relationship in Security Analysis: Implications for Planning and Implementation of U.S. Intervention and Peace/State-Building Operations can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-000-01144-3 Corruption, Legitimacy, and Stability: Implications for the U.S. Army can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-000-01254-7 The Effective Use of Reserve Personnel in the U.S. Military: Lessons from the United Kingdom Reserve Model is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-000-01100-1 Rethinking the Drone War: National Security, Legitimacy, and Civilian Casualties in U.S. Counterterrorism Operations is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/008-000-01213-0