![]() At this point, I must add that YOU answered the call during these past activations and successfully took on these new mission sets with minimum instruction. It is very clear that when a crisis occurs we will be tasked with these new missions. and this is a good thing! Over the last couple of activations we were tasked with regular missions and some rather unique missions that we never did before. The National Guard proved its ability to adapt and became a much more relevant force.įive years later, the New York Guard is at another point where a transformation is needed. Since 9/11, the National Guard has become an operational force in the OEF/OIF campaign. On a more global perspective, the National Guard was always considered a strategic reserve. Some units were lucky where they had enough of an infrastructure to be able to modify (retrain) their personnel and equipment to adapt to new mission sets. Unfortunately, I witnessed outstanding units with an accomplished history being deactivated because there was no a longer a need for those services. They adapted to the environment and the complex mission sets. The Signal soldiers today operate satellites, hi speed computers, and video links. For example, imagine if the signal corps of the late 1800’s still relied on semaphores and telegraphs. We have seen military units transform over the years to better prepare to fight on the modern battlefield. If a unit cannot provide such services (missions) then there is no reason to be in service. ![]() Why did we have to make such a change? In the military, we exist to accomplish certain mission sets as directed. Our mission was to augment the DMNA Joint Task Forces (JTFs) when activated for a domestic crisis. It was a re-organization that the New York Guard embraced and succeeded. Five years ago, we underwent an organizational transformation that changed the way we do business. Like many organizations that have evolved over the years, the New York Guard has too.
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