Joint Force Quarterly. Issue 87, 4th Quarter 2017
Abstract
All of us would like direct feedback on how we are performing our missions. We hope that someone would reach out to let us know our hard work is meaningful andrespected. Usually, however, we continue our work without direct encouragement, hoping it will have the impact we want to achieve. I am fortunate to have recentlyreceived feedback directly from the founder of Joint Force Quarterly and internationally renowned four-star general and statesman, General Colin Powell. During this surprise communication, we discussed JFQs history and impact, including the journals role in promoting jointness itself. General Powells comments validated my own feelings about the value of JFQ in the joint environment. He made it clear that the journal has been a great success, and it needs to continue its mission. Hereiterated something I already know: the quality of our work is exceptional and the message promoting jointness is being heard. His final comments were Job well done. Carry on the mission. General Powell passed on two items that are included in this issue. The first is a letter containing some additional detail about the founding of the journal a topic that was previously covered in the JFQ 83 Executive Summary. Accompanying this letter is his note to the joint force in 1991, summarizing his views on joint warfighting. We continue our tradition of excellence in this issue. In the Forum, the next installment in our series of interviews with senior officers features the 28th Chief of the National Guard Bureau, General Joseph L. Lengyel, USAF. He discusses the implications of gaining a seat at the table with the other joint chiefs. In his accompanying article, he elaborates on how the Guard is building on its achievements while enhancing its reputation as an operational reserve for the joint force. James M. Davitch next discusses how the wealth of unclassified data could be a valuable resource and what would be the best way to use it.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Accession Number
- AD1056978
Entities
Organizations
- National Defense University