Enlisted Association 1991 Accomplishments

1. Force Structure - Congress established a force structure floor for the Army National Guard of 450,000. Congress also restored 21,100 of the 38,400 strength reduction recommended in the President's budget. Congress rejected DoD's review of the Total Force
2. Pilot Active Duty Advisor Program - Beginning in FY93, A pilot active duty advisor program was established to provide a minimum of 2,000 active duty officers to Army National Guard combat units as advisors.
3. Equipment - Funding was received for continued procurement of modern equipment for the National Guard. This funding included 10 C ­23, one battalion of MLRS and $15 million for night vision devices for the Army National Guard. The Air National Guard will
4. Contingency Operations Benefits - Several personnel benefits were authorized for National Guard members serving during contingency operations. These include BAQ for single members without dependents; payment of medical special pay at active duty rates; va
5. Military Construction - Congressional initiatives increased military construction funding for the Army National Guard by $180.7 million and the Air National Guard by $85.7 million.