Command and Control of Joint Airborne Forces: Doctrinal Disconnects
Abstract
Joint airborne operations by United States armed forces are a likely occurrence in today's geo-political environment. These operations are likely not only because of their low-intensity importance in the spectrum of conflict, but also because of their suitability to areas where United States forces, do not normally operate. Doctrinally, joint airborne operations suffer from a lack of basic joint doctrine, as well as associated deficiencies in organization, mission, and command and control. This study examines some of the doctrinal disconnects which impact joint airborne operations, specifically those operations that might occur in the United States Central Command area of responsibility. This command area was chosen for study due to its visibility in current world events and its use of the Army's XVIII Airborne Corps, in which two of the study group's members previously served. The thesis of the study is that the lack of sufficient joint airborne doctrine impacts organizational, mission, and command and control aspects of joint airborne operations. These problem areas are sequentially examined, and recommendations are made to eliminate some of the doctrinal disconnects identified. Keywords: Military strategy; Military airborne operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 31, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA208620
Entities
People
- Gene W. Cole
- Luke M. Taylor
- Vincent J. Santillo Jr.
Organizations
- United States Army War College