Is a Fundamental Revolution in Military Medicine Required to Support Joint Vision 2010 and the Joint Forces Commander in the 21st Century
Abstract
The twentieth century has seen dramatic changes in the art of war. In the past, the development of the tank, the introduction of the air arm and the rise in the supremacy of the aircraft carrier changed the nature of military planning and engagement. Today, the advent of new forms of communications and imaging technology, incorporated into battlefield networks have led to a rethinking of strategy conceptualization and has spawned great debate over the Revolution in Military Affairs. In drafting Joint Vision 2010 (JV 2010), the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General J.M. Shalikashvili, envisioned a revolutionary bridge to the uncertain and challenging future through--channeling the vitality of our people and leverage technological opportunities to achieve new levels of effectiveness in joint warfighting...achieving dominance across a range of military operations...the application of new operational concepts...within a joint framework of doctrine and programs. What does JV 2010 mean to military medicine? How will the military medical department leverage technology, doctrine and training programs in the new millennium? Can technology alone get us there or is technology simply the fulcrum on which we springboard forward? This paper will focus on the evolution of military medicine toward JV 2010 and will assess the relative importance of emerging technology, doctrine, and training in order to support the Joint Force Commander in the 21st century.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 05, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA363097
Entities
People
- Michael E. Eby
Organizations
- Naval War College