As part of our “Total Force” concept, the Guard and Reserve
are indispensable to U.S. military operations. When the U.S.
decided to commit forces to Bosnia in December, 1995, we
recognized that strong support from our Reserve Components would
be required. Throughout 1996, more than 10,000 Guard and Reserve
personnel have supported Operation Joint Guard, now Operation
Joint Guard, from bases in Bosnia, Croatia, the U.S., Hungary,
Germany, Italy and elsewhere in Europe.
Five Reserve Component units, will be notified to begin
preparation for mobilization to support Operation Joint Guard.
These units and individuals will replace similar units currently
deployed. By law, National Guard and Reserve units called up to
participate in Operation Joint Guard can serve no more than 270
days. During the next several months, Guard and Reserve
personnel previously deployed in support of Bosnia operations
will need to be replaced. Reservists in support of Guard perform
combat and combat support missions including artillery fire
support, mine detection, air traffic control, civil affairs,
logistics, public affairs, medical support, and other critical
functions. There will be no overall increase in the number of
Guard and Reserve personnel authorized to support operations in
Bosnia as a result of this action.
The following Reserve units have been identified to conduct
training for deployment to the European Theater. Projected
mobilization dates for these units is begin in January 26, 1997.
UNIT COMPONENT HOME STATION PERSONNEL
Hq, 35th Sig. Cmd Bn, Det. 1 USAR Juan Diaz, PR 3
Co. A, Hq, 35th Sig.Cmd Bn, Det. 1 USAR Yauco, PR 25
Co. B, Hq, 35th Sig.Cmd Bn, Det. 1 USAR Aquadilla, PR 4
23d Data Unit, Det. 1 USAR Ft. Sheridan, Ill. 6
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