Organization of Joint Forces: Componency Doctrine for the Operational Commander.

Abstract

The modern battlefield is a very dynamic, lethal, and complex environment. Because of this, an operational joint force organization must be inherently flexible; able not only to adapt in such an environment but also effectively employ the full range of its capabilities as required by the situation. A joint force commander, to achieve success, must be able to adequately organize and employ his forces to that end and should be able to draw guidance from joint doctrine in this area. Such doctrine is deficient in depth and breadth. In the absence of such guidance, joint force commanders, Services, CINCs, and force trainers have adopted a localized, ad hoc approach to training and organizing. The author recommends a single joint publication that comprehensively addresses joint force organization via componency.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 11, 1998
Accession Number
ADA348538

Entities

People

  • Dakota L. Wood

Organizations

  • Naval War College

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Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Command And Control
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Navy
  • Organizational Structure
  • Security
  • Special Operations Forces
  • Task Forces
  • United States
  • United States Central Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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