Department of the Army

Overview Role of the Army Organization of the Army The Army Modular Force

Role of the Army Statutory Obligations Constitutional Mandate “…provide for the common defense” National Military Objectives Protect United States against external attacks & aggression Prevent conflict & surprise attack Prevail against adversaries 5 5 5

Role of the Army Army Doctrine Concise statement of how US Army fights Guide to action not a strict set of rules Frame of reference that increases readiness by creating common path for mission accomplishment Results in standardization 5 5 5

Role of the Army The Army Vision Captures the three strategic roles of the Army Prevent, shape, and win Ultimate instrument of national resolve Strategically dominant on the ground Promptly provide well-led, well-trained, and well-equipped forces 5 5 5

Role of the Army The Army Mission Fight and win the Nation’s war through prompt and sustained land combat as part of the joint force. Provide combatant commanders the forces to execute the national strategies Bottom line mission: Protecting and defending the United States 5 5 5

Organization of the Army Two Components: Active Component (Regular Army) Reserve Component (US Army Reserve and Army National Guard) Institutional Army—Provide the infrastructure necessary for Army to conduct its mission Operational Army—Numbered armies, corps, divisions, brigades, and battalions 5 5 5

Organization of the Army Department of the Army Headquarters Secretary of the Army Army Chief of Staff Army Commands US Army Forces Command US Army Training and Doctrine Command US Army Materiel Command 5 5 5

Organization of the Army Army Service Component Commands (ASCC) Total of 9 geographic and functional commands Direct Reporting Units (DRU) Total of 11 Army DRUs 5 5 5

The Army Modular Force Organizational transformation precipitated by events of 9/11 Allows for selective mix of units Provides flexible and responsive capabilities to joint force commanders Facilitates command & control across operational area with greater effectiveness and efficiency 5 5 5

Summary Role of the Army Organization of the Army The Army Modular Force