The ISR Traffic Jam: How to Improve ISR Operations in USINDOPACOM

Abstract

As the department of defense (DoD), shifts its focus from counter insurgency (CI) operations toward great power competition (GPC) specifically in the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) theater, commanders and staff will need to prepare for an increase in ISR capable platforms. Without proper preparation and restructuring USINDOPACOM will experience a similar ISR traffic jam that CENTCOM has. Increased capability does not lead to increased efficiency or less intelligence gaps, this is due to several factors one being the principle of induced demand. To overcome these factors, USINDOPACOM commanders will need to replace the collection management model and delegate mission command authority to ISR mission commanders. Introducing mission command focused ISR operations would not only help prevent the ISR traffic jam but enable accurate assessment of ISR operations and ultimately greater efficiency.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 14, 2021
Accession Number
AD1147571

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