A component for change: Army Reserve must alter itself to meet anti-terrorism challenge

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Unconventional and asymmetric threats resulting in the unpredictability and volatility of today's war theatre requires highly trained, rapidly deployable and responsive forces to be effective in a joint and coalition environment. A rebalancing plan that will pave the way to the creation of a flexible, optimized and modular Army Reserve, and provide stability and predictability, is formulated by the military services.

author: Helmly, James R.
Organizational history, International Affairs, Military Exercises & Maneuvers, Military Action, Company restructuring/company reorganization, Reorganization and restructuring, Military operations, Strategic aspects, Company organization, Military maneuvers, Combat effectiveness, Force structure (Military science), United States. Army Reserve, Antiterrorism measures

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BRAC under attack

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The Base Realignment and Closure Plan (BRAC) of Department of Defense is facing opposition and criticism from many senators. The political battle to save Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, is one of the best examples of 2005's fiercest attacks on the BRAC process.

author: Matthews, Willaim
Plant shutdown, Military Bases, Political aspects, Office leases, Facility closures

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Intangibles prevailed in Iraq

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The author examines the roll of motivating troops and levels of morale among U.S. forces during the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq.

author: Kolenda, Christopher D.
Military Officers, Leadership, Morale, Military leaders, Iraq War, 2003-, United States. Armed Forces

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