The Need for Dual Status Command Structure and its Effects on Air Force Medical Service Response to Defense Support to Civil Authorities

Abstract

In the course of human history, the military structure is one of the oldest organizations in existence. This structure revolves around a formal hierarchy allowing for orders to be disseminated up and down the chain of command. Hierarchy also ensures a streamlined process to direct large military units. If this structure did not exist within the military, there would be confusion among the roles and responsibilities of those personnel who operate within the construct. Even within a direct, streamlined process that allows for orders and tasks to be relayed, challenges exist.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2014
Accession Number
AD1042224

Entities

People

  • Javier A. Rodriguez

Organizations

  • Air Combat Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Command And Control
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Disasters
  • Employment
  • Health Services
  • Homeland Security
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Governments
  • Personnel Management
  • Situational Awareness
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • United States Pacific Command
  • Warfare

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  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Systems Analysis and Design