Command and Control and Communications Lessons Learned: Iranian Rescue, Falklands Conflict, Grenada Invasion, Libya Raid
Abstract
Over the past decade, four separate and distinct significant military actions were conducted by the United States: the Iran hostage rescue attempt, the Falklands conflict, the Grenade invasion, and the Libya raid. In each case, a post-action analysis was performed to identify lessons learned. This paper reviews the four operations, identifies the lessons, and then assesses the claim that the United States military establishment has learned from them. The focus of the analysis on is command, control, and communications. Specifically, it provides a brief summary of the actual operation, describes the C3 structure used, and highlights the lessons learned. It clearly points out that essentially the same lessons continue to occur in each operation. As a result, it concludes that the military does not do a very good job of institutionalizing of transferring the experiences gained from one operation to subsequent operations. Recommendations are not included, but the implication is that there is an urgent need to institutionalize military experiences and lessons so the same mistakes are not consistently repeated. (FR)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA202091
Entities
People
- Stephan E. Anno
- William E. Einspahr
Organizations
- Air War College