Tracing the Evolution of the Civil Military Operations Center (CMOC) in the 90s: What is the Best Model?
Abstract
This monograph seeks to develop a model for the employment of a civil military operations center based on available doctrine and the experience of the military in recent operations. The frequency of the U.S. military being employed in military operations other than war (MOOTW), the explosion of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), private voluntary organizations (PVOs), and international organizations (IOs) and the doctrinal principle of unity of effort make the CMOC a central element in the way in which we conduct operations. Harnessing the efforts of NGOs can be thought of as a force multiplier in that it accommodates organic shortfalls in the military (or force caps of deployed forces) and creates a synergistic effect of the total resources available in theater. These factors become more and more critical as military commitments to MOOTW continue to increase. The monograph begins with a discussion of the culture of humanitarian organizations. The paper then evaluates doctrine pertinent to the CMOC. Following the doctrinal review, three recent operations are examined: Operation Restore Hope, Somalia; Operation Support Hope, Rwanda, and Operation Uphold Democracy, Haiti. The study then develops a model CMOC based on the previously presented information. The monograph concludes that common elements of doctrine, and each of the three operations can produce a model CMOC which can be helpful in writing more detailed doctrine on the subject.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA314298
Entities
People
- Mark A Davis
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College