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The U.S. Army War College (USAWC) is proud to present the 27th Edition of How the Army Runs: A Senior Leader Reference Handbook, 2009-2010. Publication of this text at this lime, when the Army is simultaneously in the midst of a long war, fundamentally reorganizing its formations, and executing formidable base closure and restationing actions, gives credence to the enduring truth that in order to be successful the Army must sustain and improve itself while it Is fully committed to the Nation's bidding. The systems and processes documented and explained in this work. are designed to do just that. This text was prepared under the direction of the faculty of the Department of Command. Leadership. and Management. It is intended to be used in an academic environment during the study of the systems and processes used to develop and sustain trained and ready combat forces to be used by the Combatant Commanders. It has also found great utility as a reference for those who actually use and run the organizations, systems, and processes described. Every effort has been made to ensure that the text accurately describes the systems and processes as they are. While there is no intent to advocate either the reform of the described systems or their continuance, the text does provide a foundation of knowledge for those who are charged with developing potential reforms.

In the spring of 1775, a group of militiamen cobbled together from various New England colonies to confront British troops near Boston, Massachusetts. Recognizing the need for a professional American force, our nation's leaders established the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, beginning our Army's rich heritage of successfully defending this great country and her citizens. George Washington received his appointment as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army the next day and formally took command at Boston on July 3, 1775. Throughout the last 237 years, the U.S. Army has remained the strength of our nation, ensuring her citizens and our national interests are protected. From the Civil War, to World War I and II, to Korea, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf, our Army has defeated tyranny and advanced the cause of freedom. And following the attacks of September 11, 2001, the Army was decisively engaged in Iraq and continues to serve in Afghanistan to combat violent extremism and keep terrorism from our shores. The Army will always remain true to its enduring professional values, honoring the sacred trust bestowed by the Nation. As we look towards the next 10 years and beyond, the Army will remain vigilant, preparing for the challenges of an uncertain future, while always remembering to value the strength of our Soldiers and the support for their Family members, as it is the people who make our Army Strong.

This text is designed to explain and synthesize the functioning and relationships of numerous Defense, Joint, and Army organizations, systems, and processes involved in the development and sustainment of trained and ready forces for the Combatant Commanders. It is designed to be used by the faculty and students at the US. Army War College (as well as other training and educational institutions) as they improve their knowledge and understanding of How the Army Runs. We are proud of the value that senior commanders and staffs have placed in this text over the years and are pleased to continue to provide this reference. The text is revised every two years as we strive to capture the most up-to-date information available. This involves the synthesis of a wide array of published and unpublished references from a variety of sources. Necessarily, there is a point in time at which updates must stop. This volume contains our best description of the systems, processes, and organizations as of March 2011; however, we caution the reader that there may be some inaccuracies as the system or process may have evolved from the description in the text.

This text is designed to explain and synthesize the functioning and relationships of numerous Defense, Joint, and Army organizations, systems, and processes involved in the development and sustainment of trained and ready forces for the Combatant Commanders. It is designed to be used by the faculty and students at the US. Army War College (as well as other training and educational institutions) as they improve their knowledge and understanding of How the Army Runs. We are proud of the value that senior commanders and staffs have placed in this text over the years and are pleased to continue to provide this reference. The text is revised every two years as we strive to capture the most up-to-date information available. This involves the synthesis of a wide array of published and unpublished references from a variety of sources. Necessarily, there is a point in time at which updates must stop. This volume contains our best description of the systems, processes, and organizations as of March 2011; however, we caution the reader that there may be some inaccuracies as the system or process may have evolved from the description in the text.

How The Army Runs (HTAR) is the United States Army War Colleges Reference Book which serves as a primer and ready reference to officers preparing to assume command, leadership and management positions at the strategic level.

How The Army Runs (HTAR) is the United States Army War Colleges Reference Book which serves as a primer and ready reference to officers preparing to assume command, leadership and management positions at the strategic level.

It is the intent of Congress to provide an Army that is capable, in conjunction with the other Armed Forces, of preserving the peace and security of the United States, supporting the national objectives, and overcoming any nations responsible for aggressive acts that imperil the peace and security of the United States. The Army shall be organized, trained, and equipped primarily for prompt and sustained combat incident to operations on land AND is responsible for the preparation of land forces necessary for the effective prosecution of war except as otherwise assigned and, in accordance with integrated mobilization plans, for the expansion of the peacetime components of the Army to meet the needs of war.

It is the intent of Congress to provide an Army that is capable, in conjunction with the other Armed Forces, of preserving the peace and security of the United States, supporting the national objectives, and overcoming any nations responsible for aggressive acts that imperil the peace and security of the United States. The Army shall be organized, trained, and equipped primarily for prompt and sustained combat incident to operations on land AND is responsible for the preparation of land forces necessary for the effective prosecution of war except as otherwise assigned and, in accordance with integrated mobilization plans, for the expansion of the peacetime components of the Army to meet the needs of war.