Editorial

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Main Command Post-Operational Detachments (MCP-ODs) and Division Headquarters Readiness

“…This phenomenon is noticeable during the world wars, when the cost of manpower in theater meant that staffs were deliberately kept as small as possible, regardless of division function. 33 In the case of the FARG II design, discussed in Chapter Three, resource constraints are for the first time the driving force for reform rather than changes in the nature of combat, anticipated theaters of conflict, or technological development.…”

“…32 A. J. Bacevich, The Pentomic Era: The U.S. Army Between Korea and Vietnam, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012. 33 Weigley, 1967, p. 424. 34 Headquarters, Department of the Army, Army Techniques Publication No.…”

“…In addition to Iraq, for example, between 1990 and 2000 the U.S. Army deployed units to "Somalia, Haiti, Macedonia, Croatia, Eastern Slavonia, Hungary, Bosnia, Rwanda, and Kosovo." 38…”

“…Furthermore, such a mobilization time line would mostly be "come as you are." 33 Any postmobilization training required would have to be completed before deployment. 34 Estimates by division HQ and MCP-OD leadership, as well as other subject-matter experts, of the number of full-time training days necessary to bring an MCP-OD soldier to deployment readiness ranged from 21 to 75 days.…”

“…32 In Chapter Five, we model several potential scenarios. 33 It might be assumed that in the case of a contingency that required the rapid deployment of a full division, such a waiver would be forthcoming. 34 Telephone interview with mobilization planner, July 19, 2017.…”