Command and Control of Multinational Naval Forces.
Abstract
The USN is pushing towards implementation of JV-2010 in the wake of a smaller fleet and in the midst of greater emphasis upon the use of multinational forces. Implementation of the IT-2 1 system may bring the realization of the "system of systems" envisioned by Admiral Owens. Yet there is no guarantee that the 2010 multinational naval force Commander will enjoy this envisioned level of interoperability with any units other than U.S. ships. Many U.S. allies are concerned that they are being left behind and feel they are being pushed into a peripheral role. A methodology is presented that addresses allied concerns that relies on mainly non-technical actions. A modified naval combat control process is presented that can be used to more clearly understand the decision process for a unit commander in a large naval force. The need to establish solid doctrine for multinational naval operations, training upon the doctrine, and conducting combined deployments and exercises to make the doctrine commonplace is stressed. Based upon identification of the sub-networks that make up the USN's approach to network-centric warfare and the likelihood of coalition operations between the U.S. and other navies several suggestions &be made to improve the ability to form effective multinational naval forces.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 18, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA351748
Entities
People
- James M. Fordice
Organizations
- Naval War College