The Division Headquarters: Can It Do It All?

Abstract

This monograph discusses whether or not an Army Division can dual function as both a Joint Task Force (JTF) and an Army Forces Command (ARFOR). The current reduction of forces within the Department of Defense (DOD) and the lack of an identifiable enemy has forced the United States to pursue strategic objectives in a more joint manner. This has caused the increased use of JTFs. Most recently, the 10th Mountain Division performed the mission as a JTF during Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti. The monograph first examines the current force structure of a division staff, comparing and contrasting the functions of both the division staff and the JTF staff. Next, the monograph examines purpose, organization, and capabilities of a JTF. It then looks at the peculiarities of peace operations. Finally, the author analyzes Operation Uphold Democracy, reviewing the shortfalls a division has when it functions as a JTF and determining whether these shortfalls can be overcome. This monograph concludes that a division headquarters is suitable to dual function as a JTF and ARFOR headquarters when it receives significant augmentation from a corps headquarters or combatant command.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 14, 1995
Accession Number
ADA309932

Entities

People

  • Wayne W. Grigsby Jr

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Civil Affairs
  • Cold War
  • Combat Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Control Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Organizational Structure
  • Task Forces
  • Training
  • United States
  • Warfare

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  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.