US-ROK (United States-Republic of Korea) Combined Operations: A Korean Perspective.

Abstract

Since World War II, an alliance with the United States has meant security for many nations. In general, the substantial US military contribution to these alliances has meant that strategy, tactics, organization, and equipment tended to be dominated by US preferences. Within the last decade, however, increased US security commitments have forced a shift toward greater sharing of both defense responsibility and military capability between the United States and its allies. In some cases, this shift has generated or magnified differences between the United States and its friends. The author details the deficiencies of US-ROK combined operations doctrine. Combined operations are not given sufficient emphasis, he points out, in the war colleges of either nation, forcing officers and troops of both countries to acquire the vital principles of combined operations in an ad hoc fashion. General Rhee offers a framework for correcting doctrinal deficiencies and strengthening deterrence on the Korean peninsula. Keywords: Joint military activities; South Korea, Military forces(Foreign); Interoperability; Command and control systems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA187933

Entities

People

  • Taek-hyung Rhee

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Combat Operations
  • Combat Readiness
  • Combat Support
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Maneuvers
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • International Relations, focusing on Korea-Africa and North Korea-South Korea relations, and Nigeria-Latin American Relations.
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

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