United States Army Reserve

The purpose of this paper is to outline the problem of the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Full-Time Support TDA (FTSTDA) force structure process on AGR personnel and provide realistic solutions for improvement. As an AGR human resource professional in the Army Reserves over the last 9 years, a systemic problem across the AGR program is the Full-Time Support TDA (FTSTDA) force structure changes implementation or Overlay. The Overlay implements the force structure changes for the next fiscal year (FY). The current Overlay process negatively effects readiness, AGR promotions, Soldiers and their families, and wastes manpower and PCS funds. Background The AGR program provides full-time active duty status of an Army Reserve Soldier under Title…

Lamb joined the United States Army in August of 1989 and completed over 24 years of credible military service that has spanned across the United States Army, the United States Army Reserve, and the Kansas Army National Guard (KSARNG). The longevity of his service as an Active Duty service member, Reservist, and a Guardsman are a testament to his unwavering dedication to his country and the State of Kansas. SFC Lamb endured multiple deployments throughout his KSARNG career to include OPERATION…

Leadership Philosophy My leadership philosophy was acquired while serving this great nation in two branches of service; the United States Air Force (USAF) (1985 – 1995), the United States Army Reserves (USAR) (2010 – 2012) and the USAR Active Guard Reserve (AGR) (2012 – Present). During this 14 year timeframe I developed the morals and values that shaped me into a better, well rounded, Soldier. My military background added a knowledge base that cannot be learned in our educational system.…

significant to challenges experienced by military veterans will serve as the foundation for a successive presentation of previous findings. Culture of the Army Reserve Although the military is made up of individuals from varied cultural backgrounds, they all share the experience of assimilation into military culture. During military initial entry training (IET), trainees are removed from their civilian culture and introduced to military culture. This process occurs in three stages:…

The Army has had a very strong and bold image for years and it continues to build upon that image every day. Every time someone joins the army, it becomes a bigger and more powerful force in the world. Also the more it is capable to protect the people that can protect themselves. The Army’s official birthday is June 14, 1775(http://www.goarmy.com/about/what-is-the-army/history.html). This means that the Army has been protecting the United States for about 240 years. It has held a strong force…

Drafted Into A Man In 1917, during World War I, the Unites States government enacted the Selective Draft Act to build up the national army. This required men ages 18-45 to register for military involvement. Ultimately, it inspired a patriotic attitude and an honorable image making it very successful (Wikipedia). Today, they no longer require a draft because people volunteer to serve. The US army has changed the lives of Americans. I have seen this first hand in my brother. He was a high school…

The nurses I have held most dear are those from the New York Army Reserve. They are the ones that talked to me the most about my curiosity of becoming a nurse. The doctors and nurses of that deployment allowed me to observe everything that happened in the theater hospital. I was able to see firsthand the proper care and techniques of running a ward, ICU, ER, and surgery room. The great opportunities they gave me to learn will never be forgotten. It is my dream to be like they were, and I imagine…

others on a smaller scale. and why I want to return to a vocation that encompasses social responsibility in this world. I joined the United States Army when I was 18 years old. At the time, I did not understand the magnitude of what I was doing. In my mind, I thought I can obtain job skills and help protect my country. I learned the magnitude of my choice through training for war. My actual job title was Nuclear Weapons Maintenance Specialist, but in reality I was a soldier first. So, if war…

Accountability In The Us Army Accountability is an essential characteristic in all aspects of one's life. A responsible person can be relied upon by others to get a job done without blaming others for any problems he or she encounters and will therefore be the first choice for a promotion. People who are considered reliable, honest, and responsible will be trusted by the people around them to do what needs to be done. However, such a reputation can easily be sullied, so it is…

The Battle of Chipyong-Ni took place in the center of eight hills. These hills formed a ridgeline on three sides that rose to 850 feet above the lower buildings in the valley. The idea of this being a main battle area came to fruition after the Battle for the Twin tunnels. They had excellent positions for defense, but they stretched over a 12-mile perimeter making it hard to cover with the army. Spreading the units to thin could cause for an easy defeat. Instead, Col. Paul L. Freeman…