The Pentagon's Reserve Forces Policy Board recently compiled a report and a list of recommendations for President-elect Donald Trump's transition team. The board, chaired by retired Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro, highlighted several recommendations for the near term "aimed at immediately removing barriers that adversely impact the efficiency, readiness, and overall effectiveness of" the reserve component. The Nov. 1 report states that the Defense Department must emphasize a total force policy, noting that the "perspective" of some active component...
