Author: Robert B. Sligh
Publisher: Praeger
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The battle for control over the National Guard began with passage of the National Defense Act of 1933. The National Guard Association's insistence on a federal role for the Guard prompted the creation of dual status for Guardsmen. After 1933 they were not only soldiers of the state, but of the nation as well. The first test of the Guard's new status came as the world plunged into the Second World War. The compromises, conflicts, emotions, and legal precedents involved in the 1940-41 mobilization were to affect the National Guard and national defense strategy for many years to come. Yet, this important aspect of American history has been largely ignored. In most works on the Roosevelt era the federalization of 18 Guard divisions--which doubled the size of the Army--is given one or two lines. Guard historians have paid close attention to Guardsmen entering federal camps, but gloss over the politics of Army-Guard maneuvering prior to mobilization. This study demonstrates the importance of the political situation between these two defense establishments and their consequences for later defense policy and legislation. Robert Bruce Sligh shows how the mobilization in 1940-41 spurred increased federal control over the Guard. Although the Army was hesitant to take the Guard into active service, once mobilized the Guard was rapidly co-opted. The Guard's dual goals of increased federal money while staying aloof from federal control were doomed to fail. This book will be of interest to those interested in American military history, national defense policy, National Guard history, and selective service legislation.
The National Guard and National Defense
Author: Robert B. Sligh
Publisher: Praeger
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The battle for control over the National Guard began with passage of the National Defense Act of 1933. The National Guard Association's insistence on a federal role for the Guard prompted the creation of dual status for Guardsmen. After 1933 they were not only soldiers of the state, but of the nation as well. The first test of the Guard's new status came as the world plunged into the Second World War. The compromises, conflicts, emotions, and legal precedents involved in the 1940-41 mobilization were to affect the National Guard and national defense strategy for many years to come. Yet, this important aspect of American history has been largely ignored. In most works on the Roosevelt era the federalization of 18 Guard divisions--which doubled the size of the Army--is given one or two lines. Guard historians have paid close attention to Guardsmen entering federal camps, but gloss over the politics of Army-Guard maneuvering prior to mobilization. This study demonstrates the importance of the political situation between these two defense establishments and their consequences for later defense policy and legislation. Robert Bruce Sligh shows how the mobilization in 1940-41 spurred increased federal control over the Guard. Although the Army was hesitant to take the Guard into active service, once mobilized the Guard was rapidly co-opted. The Guard's dual goals of increased federal money while staying aloof from federal control were doomed to fail. This book will be of interest to those interested in American military history, national defense policy, National Guard history, and selective service legislation.
Publisher: Praeger
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
The battle for control over the National Guard began with passage of the National Defense Act of 1933. The National Guard Association's insistence on a federal role for the Guard prompted the creation of dual status for Guardsmen. After 1933 they were not only soldiers of the state, but of the nation as well. The first test of the Guard's new status came as the world plunged into the Second World War. The compromises, conflicts, emotions, and legal precedents involved in the 1940-41 mobilization were to affect the National Guard and national defense strategy for many years to come. Yet, this important aspect of American history has been largely ignored. In most works on the Roosevelt era the federalization of 18 Guard divisions--which doubled the size of the Army--is given one or two lines. Guard historians have paid close attention to Guardsmen entering federal camps, but gloss over the politics of Army-Guard maneuvering prior to mobilization. This study demonstrates the importance of the political situation between these two defense establishments and their consequences for later defense policy and legislation. Robert Bruce Sligh shows how the mobilization in 1940-41 spurred increased federal control over the Guard. Although the Army was hesitant to take the Guard into active service, once mobilized the Guard was rapidly co-opted. The Guard's dual goals of increased federal money while staying aloof from federal control were doomed to fail. This book will be of interest to those interested in American military history, national defense policy, National Guard history, and selective service legislation.
The Mobilization of the National Guard, 1916
Author: New York (N.Y.). Mayor's Committee on National Defense
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Future of National Defense and the U.S. Military Ten Years After Nine/Eleven
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Official Proceedings of the National Guard Association of the United States
Author: National Guard Association of the United States
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Defense Manpower
Author: United States. Defense Manpower Commission
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Armed Forces
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Armed Forces
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
Selected Articles on National Defense
Facts and Fiction about the National Guard
Author: United States. National Guard Bureau
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Commission on the National Guard and Reserves: Strengthening America's Defense in the New Security Environment
Author: Commission on Commission on the National Guard and Reserves
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781503340022
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
The Commission on the National Guard and Reserves was established by the Ronald Reagan National Defense Authorization Act of 2005. Congress chartered the 13-member body to conduct a comprehensive, independent assessment of the reserve components of the United States. The purpose of the assessment is expressed in the following mission statement: To identify and recommend changes in policy, law, regulation, and practice to ensure that the National Guard and Reserves are organized, trained, equipped, compensated, and supported to best meet the national security requirements of the United States.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781503340022
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
The Commission on the National Guard and Reserves was established by the Ronald Reagan National Defense Authorization Act of 2005. Congress chartered the 13-member body to conduct a comprehensive, independent assessment of the reserve components of the United States. The purpose of the assessment is expressed in the following mission statement: To identify and recommend changes in policy, law, regulation, and practice to ensure that the National Guard and Reserves are organized, trained, equipped, compensated, and supported to best meet the national security requirements of the United States.
The National Defense Act Approved June 3, 1916, as Amended by Act Approved August 29, 1916
Author: United States
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
National Guard Public Affairs Guidelines
Author: United States. National Guard Bureau
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description