Thursday, November 29, 2007

Guard and Reserve structure come under review

The contributions of the Reserve and National Guard since 9/11 have been both substantial and critical to the support of American foreign policy. This has not come without several costs.

The Defense Science Board has come out with some clear warnings to the DoD and anyone else who'll listen. There are serious training and equipment issues. There are also worries about capability deficiencies in responding to domestic emergencies.

Source: Defense Science Board Report (52 pg pdf)
Photo: National Guard

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