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Peace Operations: Reservists Have Volunteered When Needed

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date April 26, 1996
Report No. NSIAD-96-75
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Summary:

U.S. participation in peace operations, such as those in Haiti and the former Yugoslavia, has increased dramatically since the end of the Cold War in 1989. At the same time, fewer active duty forces are available today as a result of defense downsizing, and the Defense Department (DOD) depends on the reserves to play a greater role in peace operations. Although authority to order reservists involuntarily to active duty has been available for recent operations in Haiti and Bosnia, DOD will likely have to rely on volunteers to meet some of its future needs. This report discusses (1) whether qualified volunteers have been accessible for recent peace operations, (2) differences among the services in how much they rely on volunteers, (3) factors that affect the availability of volunteers, and (4) any steps being taken by DOD to ensure that volunteers are accessible.

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