Biting the bullet: Army Guard beginning to show the strain

Article Abstract:

The Army National Guard is facing a manpower crisis as they were able to accomplish only 88 percent of their recruitment goal and were able to sign only 35,990 new members whereas the target was 41,131. The demands that Guard members have to face has caused a challenge to the recruiting and retention officials and has resulted in the state governments and governors fighting for the case of a larger guard force, which will decrease operations tempo and reduce tour lengths.

Guards troops

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Biting the bullet: Army Guard beginning to show the strain

Article Abstract:

The Army National Guard is struggling to maintain its troop strength as a result of a high operations tempo that includes a demand for guardsmen in Iraq. This is likely to intensify scrutiny of the service's end-strength fortunes.

Military aspects, Security guards

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Shootdown solution

Article Abstract:

The threats awaiting low-flying helicopters, especially in Iraq and the possible counter tactics to overcome this problem are presented.

Training, United States. Air Force, Helicopter pilots

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