Comprehensive Review of the Future Role of the Reserve Component. Volume 1. Executive Summary and Main Report

摘要

This report represents the judgment of civilian policy makers and military leaders, with extensive input from both the Services who generate and provide forces, as well as the Combatant Commands who employ them. It provides the Secretary of Defense with reliable inputs to support fundamental decisions regarding future use of the National Guard and Reserve. This report provides background and recommendations to inform decisions regarding the future role of the Reserve Component that are consistent with the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review Report. It is a collaborative effort of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands and the Military Services that examines the roles for which the Reserve Components are best suited, and the best ways to optimize their capabilities and strengths. This report identifies the environment needed to provide a trained, equipped, ready and available Reserve Component; presents options for future force rebalancing considerations; and identifies necessary revisions to law, policy and doctrine. The findings validate some common themes from past studies while providing instructive insights for charting a course for the future.