Targeting for Peace Operations.

Abstract

In virtually any forum where future missions for American military forces are discussed, one of the more distinctly possible Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW) discussed is peace operations. The apparent contradiction between peace operations and targeting is a "gray area" for Joint Task Force Commanders. They will find little written in US Joint Doctrine to assist them in properly preparing for their potential targeting responsibilities in the peace operations arena. While restraint and political considerations are important aspects of peace operations, the Joint Force Commander cannot overlook the importance of having a plan for all contingencies, and a targeting plan should be one of them. Due to the complexity of peace operations, the proper balance of diplomacy and force is difficult to determine. It is time to recognize that targeting and peace operations are not mutually exclusive. A Joint Pub that clearly addresses all aspects of peace operations must be developed and targeting considerations should be included as a key planning factor.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 18, 1998
Accession Number
ADA351779

Entities

People

  • Chad F. Nelson

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Bosnia Herzegovina
  • Collateral Damage
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Operations
  • Doctrine
  • Fire Support
  • Force Protection
  • High Explosive Ammunition
  • High Explosives
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • Nato
  • Peacekeeping
  • Security
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Strategic Security Studies