Proposed Recommendations to the Secretary of Defense on the National Commission on the Future of the Army Report
Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense Reserve Forces Policy Board (2016)
The 2016 Reserve Forces Policy Board’s “Proposed Recommendations” build on
the National Commission on the Future of the Army report, offering a comprehensive analysis of Army structure, size, and force mix. Comprised of 63 proposals, the recommendations address budgeting, funding strategies, and the integration of
Active and Reserve components into a unified “Total Army.” The report emphasizes cost-effective force composition and advocates for improved Active/Reserve interoperability, standardized personnel systems, and predictable budgeting.