The Military Decision Process - Overlooked by the Revolution in Military Affairs.

Abstract

All military operations are the result of decision-making. This paper examines the military decision-making process described in FM 101-5 and examines the future impact of the Revolution in Military Affairs on Army After Next decision-making. This is done in a systems context which addresses inputs, the process, and outputs. The situational awareness inputs and order production outputs are positively impacted. The decision process is little affected. Real innovation must include the decision process. This is difficult due to human limitations. Until real innovation is made, improvements to decision-making performance will be on the margins. Five recommendations for marginal improvement are: 1. Flatten the command structure. 2. Distribute decision-making. 3. Automate course of action analysis. 4. Utilize video-teleconferences to allow subordinate and supporting unit participation in the COA development, analysis, and selection. 5. Introduce all changes at the joint task force level.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 12, 1998
Accession Number
ADA344635

Entities

People

  • Thomas K. Littlefield Jr

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Computer Networks
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Databases
  • Information Systems
  • Information Warfare
  • Military Operations
  • New York
  • Revolutions
  • Situational Awareness
  • Task Forces
  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Systems Analysis and Design