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Summary of Army Total Force Policy Implementation Review

Core Content

This report provides a comprehensive review of the implementation of the Army Total Force Policy (ATFP) and offers recommendations for further integration of the Army's active components (AC) and reserve components (RC). The ATFP, established in 2012, aims to integrate all Army components into a unified operational force by standardizing procedures, improving training, and enhancing resource allocation. The review assesses progress across the DOTMLPF (Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel, and Facilities) domains, based on objective indicators, stakeholder interviews, and related policy documents.

Main Findings

• Progress: The Army has made strides in implementing ATFP objectives, particularly in training, mobilization, and personnel management. However, full integration remains elusive due to various challenges.
• Challenges:
  • Cultural barriers and distrust between components.
  • Limited access to modernized equipment for RC units.
  • Insufficient funding for equipping and training.
  • Inadequate cross-component participation in leadership and education programs.
  • Complexity in managing and integrating personnel across components.
• Recommendations:
  • Develop clear goals and metrics for each implementation initiative.
  • Increase cross-component interactions through training, assignments, and shared resources.
  • Improve equipping strategies to ensure RC units have access to modernized equipment.
  • Monitor and adjust the use of 12304b mobilization authority.
  • Enhance the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army (IPPS-A) to support seamless personnel management.
  • Address legal and policy constraints that hinder the continuum of service and cross-component assignments.

Key Domains of Implementation

Doctrine

• The Army has updated some regulations, but not all are aligned with ATFP requirements.
• There is a need for a unified doctrine across all components to ensure interoperability and common understanding.
• Cultural change is essential to foster trust and integration between AC and RC units.

Organization

• The Army has initiated several multicomponent units and programs, such as the Associated Units Pilot Program (AUPP) and multicomponent headquarters organizations.
• These programs are still in early stages and require evaluation to determine their effectiveness.
• The Army should set measurable goals and adjust policies as needed to support integration.

Training

• Increased participation of RC units in Combat Training Center (CTC) rotations and collective training.
• However, funding for transporting units between components is lacking.
• The Nationwide Move program and multicomponent vehicle loans are promising but need more support.
• The One Army School System (OASS) is being implemented to standardize and integrate training across components.

Mobilization

• The 12304b authority allows the Secretary of the Army to mobilize up to 60,000 RC personnel for up to 365 days.
• The Army is gradually increasing its use of this authority but faces budget constraints.
• Monitoring the types of missions assigned to RC units under 12304b is crucial to ensure they relieve stress on AC units and maintain an operational reserve.

Materiel

• There are significant shortages in RC equipment, with $23.9 billion in ARNG and $8.9 billion in USAR equipment.
• Budget constraints and equipment transfer practices from AC to RC units create capability and interoperability gaps.
• The Army should prioritize equipping early-deploying RC units and improve transparency in equipment reporting.

Leadership and Education

• The One Army School System (OASS) is central to integrating education and training across components.
• Cross-component attendance at leadership courses remains limited, especially for AC units at RC-run courses.
• Expanding fully funded slots for RC officers at key institutions like the National Defense University and Joint Professional Military Education could help reduce cultural barriers.

Personnel

• The ATFP promotes an integrated personnel management and pay system.
• The Army has started implementing the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army (IPPS-A), but full implementation is not expected until 2020.
• There is a need for a broader human capital strategy that allows for more flexible service transitions based on individual needs and Army requirements.
• Legal constraints such as the Defense Officer Personnel Management Act (DOPMA) and Reserve Officer Personnel Management Act (ROPMA) limit cross-component assignments and promotions.

Facilities

• AC and RC facilities differ significantly in structure and function.
• RC installations are often embedded in local communities and have limited staffing.
• The Army should consider flexible funding and management approaches for facilities to better support training and mobilization needs.

Remaining Challenges

Conclusion

While the Army has made progress in implementing the ATFP, significant work remains to fully integrate its components. Cultural change, improved funding, and better coordination across the DOTMLPF domains are critical to achieving the policy's objectives. Continued evaluation of existing programs and the development of new initiatives will be necessary to ensure the Army can maintain a capable, integrated, and cost-effective total force.