Current Status Introducing Body:Senate Bill Number:1448 Primary Sponsor:Wilson Committee Number:08 Type of Legislation:SR Subject:National Guard Residing Body:Senate Current Committee:General Committee Computer Document Number:DKA/3813.HC Introduced Date:Apr 06, 1992 Last History Body:Senate Last History Date:Apr 06, 1992 Last History Type:Introduced, referred to Committee Scope of Legislation:Statewide All Sponsors:Wilson Leventis Robert W. Hayes Jr. Type of Legislation:Senate Resolution
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1448 Senate Apr 06, 1992 Introduced, referred to 08
Committee
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MEMORIALIZING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO PRESERVE THE ESSENTIAL PLACE OF THE NATIONAL GUARD IN THE NATIONAL DEFENSE POLICY.
Whereas, the members of the Senate are concerned that current debate in Washington on the future national defense policy of the United States foresees a much reduced role for the National Guard; and
Whereas, the proposed Base Force Defense Strategy would be devastating to the Guard and would not prove cost-effective; and
Whereas, this strategy challenges the constitutional perception for the type and balance of the nation's armed forces; and
Whereas, historically the National Guard has played a key role in generating community support for our national defense policy as was apparent during the recent Persian Gulf War when thousands of Americans cheered Guard, Reserve, and active military units as they departed for the Gulf and when they returned home; and
Whereas, the National Guard has achieved a high level of readiness and effectiveness under the Total Force Policy which brought together successfully those elements critical for a successful military operations -- well-trained and equipped forces, integrated capability, and political will; and
Whereas, it is clear that the maintenance of a strong and viable National Guard requires a force structure and end strength of a minimum of 420,000 personnel; and
Whereas, force levels below 420,000 would result in the inactivation of local units and the closing of armories. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the Senate memorialize the Congress of the United States to preserve the essential place of the National Guard in the national defense policy.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to each member of the South Carolina Delegation in the United States Congress and the Honorable Richard Cheney, Secretary of Defense.