Australian Defence Force: Army Reserve Approved Future Force

Mr Robert asked the Minister representing the Minister for Defence, in writing, on 9 February 2010:

What progress has been made on the development of the Army Reserve Approved Future Force.

Mr Combet - The Minister for Defence has provided the following answer to the honourable member’s question:

The Army has completed its report into the ‘Army Reserve Approved Future Force’ which is in the process of submission to Government for consideration as part of the ‘Rebalancing Army’ initiative.  The review examined the Reserve Force Structure required to meet the ‘unique to Reserve’ tasks outlined in Defence White Paper 2009.  The review is not related to Strategic Reform Program outcomes and initiatives and is a discrete activity arising from the Defence White Paper 2009.  Once approved, details will be publicised as part of a wider communications plan explaining to the Army, Defence and the Australian community the proposed changes and how they relate to the Defence White Paper.

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