JFACC: A Question of Command or Coordination
Abstract
No issue burns brighter within the joint arena than that of the 'Joint Forces Air Component Commander' concept. At issue is the CINC's ability to gain a synergism of forces that he needs to ensure victory. The question most often raised concerning the concept has been whether the JFACC requires the autonomous control of all air assets, or whether coordination is the key. Through a look at history, doctrines, and present issues the use of JFACC will be clearly seen as one more tool the Joint Force Commander can use as the situation or mission warrants. Command, as is emphasized, is the JFC's perogative and it will be his estimate of the situation which will determine the extent of the JFACC's authority. Coordination of the service's air assets will be a critical issue and it is the JFACC that will make that possible for the commander. The JFACC is an important part of today's joint operations and it is a concept that can allow the CINCs to gain the synergism of forces. This is true only if the commander clearly defines the JFACC's role and ensures that the JFACC understands that coordination is the key.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 21, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA236691
Entities
People
- Michael S. Craig
Organizations
- Naval War College