Mission

The independent Commission on the National Guard and Reserves was charged by Congress to recommend any needed changes in law and policy to ensure that the Guard and Reserves are organized, trained, equipped, compensated, and supported to best meet the national security requirements of the United States. The Commission was established by the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005.

CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME

Welcome to our Web site, and thank you for your interest in the Commission’s work. We are all very proud of our National Guard and Reserve personnel for their outstanding service, and keenly aware of the sacrifices of their families and employers. On January 31, 2008, the Commission delivered its final report to Congress and the Secretary of Defense. That report contains six major conclusions and 95 recommendations, supported by 163 findings. It was informed by 17 days of public hearings, involving 115 witnesses; 52 Commission meetings; more than 850 interviews; and the detailed analysis of thousands of documents. The Commission has now turned its findings, conclusions, and recommendations over to the legislative and executive branches, where we feel confident they will be carefully considered, improved on, and implemented.

Arnold L. Punaro, Chairman