Military Personnel: Dod Needs to Address Long-Term Reserve Force Availability and Related Mobilization and Demobilization Issues

ISBN-10: 0756744970
ISBN-13: 9780756744977
Series: Military Personnel
Pages: 106
Language: English
Published: 2004-12
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Author: Derek B. Stewart

Description

Over 335,000 reserve members have been involuntarily called to active duty since 9/11. This report reviews DoD's mobilization & demobilization (M&D) process. Examines the extent to which: (1) DoD's implementation of a key mobilization authority & personnel policies affect reserve force availability, (2) the Army was able to execute its M&D plans efficiently, & (3) DoD can manage the health of its mobilized reserve forces. DoD should develop a strategic framework with personnel policies linked to human capital goals, update planning assumptions, determine the most efficient mobilization support options, update health guidance, set a timeline for submitting health assessments electronically, & improve medical oversight. Charts & tables.