DoD Resource Sharing: USAFRICOM and USEUCOM Forces
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to examine the structures and mechanisms for how the Department of Defense shares resources among its combatant commands and identify areas for improvement. This graduate research project sought to answer research questions describing how combatant commands share resources, specifically how agreements between USAFRICOM and USEUCOM facilitate force sharing, and how that structure is performing. The research questions were answered through a grounded theory study, consisting of depth interviews and survey of action officers within USAFRICOM and USEUCOM. The research identified force sharing between USAFRICOM and USEUCOM was vital in the accomplishment of USAFRICOMs missions. Additionally, force sharing and the dual-hatting of some service component commands represent personnel and resource efficiencies within the Department of Defense. Research revealed force sharing is intended to be short in duration, responsive, and is an essential tool for acquiring forces, but it also involves risk. The research culminated in the development of a decision tree for operational planners to determine when to execute force sharing or Global Force Management processes. Several recommendations for action and future research are outlined.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1067723
Entities
People
- Brett J. Messer
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology