Due to sequestration, the US Army has significantly reduced the number of personnel, equipment, and force structure. During his briefed to the Senate Armed Service Committee, General Odierno stressed how these reductions will affect the US Army. In addition, General Odierno discussed the uncertain in the world and the increased enemy threats such as North Korea, Russia, and China. The US Army’s reduction has caused several shortfalls, which has change how the Army fights, and wins the Nation’s wars. The most important shortfall is the reduction of personnel. According to the reading F105RA, one of the functions of force integration is manning the force. Furthermore, due to the reduction of personnel, General Odierno informed the Senate
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Due to sequestration, reducing of the number of Soldiers in the Army has many senior leaders concern about the capability of the Army being able to conducts its mission. As General Odierno discussed, there are several nations causing problems around the world. Additionally, the instability in the Middle East, Pacific, and with Russia poses a threat to our national security. General Odierno expressed reducing personnel puts a strain on the Army’s ability to fight globally. Furthermore, the increasing threat capabilities of non-state actors place new challenges to the Army to protect the nation along with our allied partners. In conclusion, the Army is mitigating the shortfall of the personnel by implementing Regional Aligned Forces (RAFs). The purpose of the RAF is to improve the Army’s ability to provide the six Combatant Commander a responsive and trained force. The BCTs that are Regional Aligned are training in those regions with coalition forces, which improve the Army’s capabilities and readiness. The RAFs are training with our coalition partners, which is increasing their readiness and trust in the US Army. In addition to training in a specific region, the RAFs are a show of force for the US Army. With the reduction of the Army, the RAFs are key to have a trained force that is ready to deploy anywhere in the
Due to sequestration, reducing of the number of Soldiers in the Army has many senior leaders concern about the capability of the Army being able to conducts its mission. As General Odierno discussed, there are several nations causing problems around the world. Additionally, the instability in the Middle East, Pacific, and with Russia poses a threat to our national security. General Odierno expressed reducing personnel puts a strain on the Army’s ability to fight globally. Furthermore, the increasing threat capabilities of non-state actors place new challenges to the Army to protect the nation along with our allied partners. In conclusion, the Army is mitigating the shortfall of the personnel by implementing Regional Aligned Forces (RAFs). The purpose of the RAF is to improve the Army’s ability to provide the six Combatant Commander a responsive and trained force. The BCTs that are Regional Aligned are training in those regions with coalition forces, which improve the Army’s capabilities and readiness. The RAFs are training with our coalition partners, which is increasing their readiness and trust in the US Army. In addition to training in a specific region, the RAFs are a show of force for the US Army. With the reduction of the Army, the RAFs are key to have a trained force that is ready to deploy anywhere in the