At the top of the Army Reserve’s chain of command is a three-star General with two distinct roles. The first is Chief, Army Reserve (CAR). The CAR reports to the Chief of Staff of the Army and represents the Army Reserve in policy and planning discussions with the Army, the Department of Defense and Congress. The CAR is responsible for all Army Reserve Soldiers, even those who report directly to the Army.
The General’s second role is Commanding General (CG) of the U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC). The CG of USARC reports to Army Forces Command and is responsible for the staffing, training and readiness of most Army Reserve units in the continental United States and Puerto Rico.
Office of the Chief, Army Reserve (OCAR)
The Chief, Army Reserve (CAR) has a staff of functional advisors who develop and execute Army Reserve plans, policies and programs, plus administer Army Reserve personnel, operations and funding. These advisors are part of OCAR, which is located in the Pentagon in Washington, DC.
U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC)
USARC commands all Army Reserve units. USARC is responsible for the staffing, training, management and deployment of its units to ensure their readiness for Army missions. The Army Reserve force which consists of three main categories of units.
Operational & Functional Commands
Training Commands
Support Commands
