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Considering a Cadre Augmented Army - RAND Corporation

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-149- An Operational Analysis of <strong>Cadre</strong><br />

In this paper, we also consider issues related to training capacity and demobilization of<br />

cadre units. These are of less concern than filling and activation issues. We find that there is<br />

enough excess capacity in the training system to train junior personnel for cadre units in<br />

wartime. We argue that while a cadre force cannot be demobilized all at once, it can be<br />

demobilized through decreased recruiting and increased separations over course of a few<br />

years. 1<br />

1.3—OUTLINE<br />

This paper examines the issues discussed in this chapter in much more depth.<br />

Chapters Two through Four explore peacetime cadre concerns: structure, organization, and<br />

equipment. The fifth chapter discusses wartime issues: activation, filling, training, and<br />

demobilization. The final chapter summarizes the results and provides some concluding<br />

thoughts.<br />

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1 The amount of time to demobilize will depend on the size of the cadre force. Demobilizing 18 cadre BCTs<br />

will take much longer than demobilizing six cadre BCTs.

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