USMC Active and Reserve Force Structure and Mix Study: Volume I: Summary
Published Date: December 1, 1992
This research memorandum summarizes CNA's analysis of Marine Corps forces for the congressionally mandated Active and Reserve Force Structure and Mix Study. It discusses the historical use of the Marine Corps Reserve in the Korean and Persian Gulf Wars, legislation pertaining to Marine Corps force structure, the Marine Corps' implementation of Total Force Policy, development of alternative force structures, and preparation of reserve forces for war. It also discusses ten alternative force structures. The analysis of alternative force structures considers the capability to respond to future contingencies, peacetime forward-presence/rotation capability, reserve force sustainability, total number of personnel in active forces and the Selected Marine Corps Reserve, transition costs, and steady-state costs. See also 27 920161, 27 920168, 27 920180, and 27 920185.
