The Role of the Commander in Organizing the Joint Task Force (JTF).

Abstract

World wide U.S. interests require the ability to project anywhere on the planet. Power projection is inherently a joint undertaking. American military power is usually employed in a joint task force (JTF) especially tailored for the mission. Typically the commander of the JTF (CJTF) is hand picked. The role that the CJTF envisions for himself will be crucial in the determination of the size, capability, and equipment required for the JTF staff, the way the joint forces and the joint battlespace are organized, as well as the command relationships within the JTF. The role that the CJTF plays in the execution of the JTF mission runs the spectrum from merely being a coordinator of the subordinate commands to being an integrator of joint capabilities. The role that the CJTF chooses should most effectively exploit the flexibility and capability of the JTF concept without compromising the established principles of joint warfare.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA326994

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  • Earl S. Wederbrook

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  • United States Army War College

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