Reserve Component Leader Development: Pre/Post-Mobilization

摘要

Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM proved the value of the Total Army. Thecontributions to victory by both the Active and Reserve Components were significant. Controversy did exist over the readiness, training, and leadership of the roundout brigades of the Army National Guard that were mobilized in preparation for war. The Chief of Staff, U.S. Army, has reaffirmed the value of the roundout units to the Total Army and their continuing contribution to the Army's mission. Competent and qualified leaders, one of the Army imperatives, is the focus of the study; specifically, the development of a leader development program for Reserve Component units using the roundout brigade as the base force. A review of lessons learned from DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM, leader development policies, and a survey of the U.S. Army War College Class of 1992 are used as the basis for the recommendations found in the proposed leader development program. A copy of the survey with a summary of responses is appended.