우리나라 지원예비군(志願豫備軍) 제도 발전방안 연구

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the problems of Korea’s Volunteer Reserve Forces system and suggest development plans. Voluntary participation and the effective use of private assets through the Russia-Ukraine War and the Israel-Hamas War haves been shown to contribute to victory or defeat in war. To effectively respond to changes in the environment in the rear area operations, such as a decrease in military service resources and a sharp drop in reserve forces resources, Korea needs to develop a system that effectively utilizes the civilian workforce or organizations with professional qualifications such as reservists who have completed military service and women, in volunteer reserve units. To this end, this study first discusses the concept of organizing volunteer reserve forces; second, determines the operation of volunteer reserve forces by crisis type, with consideration of private professional qualifications and organizations that can be used between regions in defense operations; third, proposes measures to expand membership and attract applicants; and fourth, suggests measures to improve the education and training of the volunteer reserve forces. In case of emergency, volunteer reserve forces should perform initial actions, conduct surveillance and reconnaissance, and provide continuous support for reserve forces operations.