Podcast on Soldier Availability in Army Reserve Components
Over half of the Army’s total force is made up of Reserve and National Guard members. As the number of active-duty soldiers declines, the readiness of Reserve and National Guard soldiers will become increasingly important to our national defense.
Listen to Brenda Farrell, a director in GAO’s Defense Capabilities and Management team, discuss her team’s recent review of how the Army Reserve and National Guard track the availability status of soldiers.
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