Special Operation Forces Command and Control Structures in the Colombia Post-Conflict

Abstract

The author studied the possibility for the modification of the current command and control structure of USSOF in Colombia. This research studied if the command and control structure needs to be rearranged to combat more efficiently the expected transnational organized crime groups in the Andean Region, especially after the FARC and the Colombian government reach a peace accord. This hypothesis was based on the previous experience of the demobilization of the paramilitaries during the Alvaro Uribe presidency. On that specific case, some of the demobilized paramilitaries turned into criminal bands that combined with narco-trafficker presented a broader criminal problem for Colombia. The researcher believes through his investigation that a more influencing command structure is needed in the Andean Ridge Region to address the demobilization process and the possible outcome. This structure needs to be able to coordinate with the US Embassy in Colombia as well as the Colombian Government, especially the Minister of Defense to address the multiple issues that can arise.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 26, 2016
Accession Number
AD1025064

Entities

People

  • Jorge A. Medina

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Command And Control
  • Criminals
  • Department Of State
  • Employment
  • Guerrilla Warfare
  • Interagency Coordination
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Societies
  • South America
  • Terrorism
  • United States Southern Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control