title: 1993 Mary J. Nielubowicz Award recipient. Myth versus reality: in search of the Total Force concept.
abstract: The term Total Force has been historically used to describe the relationship between reserve and active components of the armed services. As a result of the Desert Storm experience, concerns about the Total Force concept in practice were identified by both reserve and active medical personnel. Utilizing the results of recent studies and input from reserve Navy Nurse Corps officers serving on active duty in key positions, this essay provides a clear definition of the Total Force concept and provides a model for implementation throughout the Navy Medical Department.
authors.affiliation: Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Navy Department, 2300 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20372-5300, USA.
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Malone
mesh_terms: D001363:Awards and Prizes; D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D008888:Military Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008889:Military Personnel; D017146:Models, Organizational; D016134:Organizational Policy; D012955:Societies, Medical; D014481:United States