A Jointness Concept for the Future: Civilians, Contractors and Soldiers in Sync.

Abstract

This paper explores the hypothesis that if current Department of Defense practices of deploying contractors and civilians continues, or increases in the future, then civilians, contractors and service members must become more unified than they are today. While pointing out the cultural differences between civilian and active duty institutions, it focuses on two important structural differences that impact on teamwork and unity-training practices and mobility policies. Drawn from organizational theory, it describes strategy-level issues concerning building cohesive teams for operational success in the future, and identifies broad policy changes that must be considered if we are to continue deploying civilians.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 11, 1998
Accession Number
ADA345830

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  • Diane M. Devens

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • Human Systems

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  • Active Duty
  • Basic Training
  • Business Administration
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Contractors
  • Department Of Defense
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Training
  • New York
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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