Joint Operational Targeting: Who's In Charge: CINC, JFACC or JTCB

Abstract

Operation DESERT STORM proved the criticality of effective Joint operational targeting. Over three years later Joint Doctrine is still vague on this subject, and heated debate continues between the Services over which element in the theater should be responsible for this complex task. The arguments revolve around the proper targeting roles of the CINC, the Joint Forces Air Component Commander (JFACC), and the Joint Target Coordination Board (JTCB). This monograph examine's this complex issue to determine if joint operational targeting can be integrated within a single organization. The monograph first reviews current Joint Doctrine applicable to operational targeting. Historical case studies are examined to determine operational targeting processes employed by U.S. Forces over the last fifty years. Targeting, JFACC, Desert Storm, Operational fires, JTCB, ATO CINC, Normondy, interdiction

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 06, 1994
Accession Number
ADA284138

Entities

People

  • Jonathan B. Hunter

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Artillery
  • Bombing
  • Combat Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Joint Military Activities
  • Military Force Levels
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • Second World War
  • Unified Combatant Commands
  • United States Central Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.