Rules of Engagement as an Operational Tool

Abstract

The use of Rules of Engagement as an operational tool is looked at by a discussion of the development of Rules of Engagement, the sources from which Rules of Engagement derive and the role of ROE in the Adaptive Planning process. Rules of Engagement as a bridge between policy and operations is examined, and the relationship between them explored. Operational commanders tend to view Rules of Engagement as a restriction on their freedom of action, and not as a means of controlling forces and for freedom of action by subordinate commanders. The problems which develop as a result of a disconnect between policy and operational direction., and the effect on ROE is examined. Historical examples are used illustrate this effect on ROE. ROE, Policy, Training, Planning, Operational Directives.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 22, 1993
Accession Number
ADA264457

Entities

People

  • Douglas C. Palmer

Organizations

  • Naval War College

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Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundaries
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Crisis Management
  • Guidance
  • Gulfs
  • Judgment
  • Military Operations
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • New York
  • Thinking
  • United States
  • Universities
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.