Why is Ready Army important to the Army?
Persistent conflict requires the continuous protection of the Army Community, at home and abroad. The increased use of asymmetric tactics in modern conflict, and the potential for natural crises such as Pandemic Influenza or Hurricane Katrina demonstrates the need for comprehensive preparedness efforts in advance of any emergency. Preparedness increases the resilience of the Army and supports our overall installation and Force readiness. It mitigates the effects of an emergency, aids recovery and is a time and resource multiplier for our emergency first responders and medical first receivers. The health of the entire force including families, is vitally important to the Army’s strength and victory over America’s adversaries. Ultimately, Ready Army supports our Soldiers and Families, the strength of the Nation. It is a readiness issue to care for the Families of Soldier serving in harm’s way so they can stay properly focused on the mission. The Army is proud to offer this support to Sol
