Operations in Somalia: Examples of the Need for Greater Flexibility and Lateral Outreach in Conducting Military/Civilian/Humanitarian Operations

Abstract

The U.S. military effort in Somalia from 1992 to 1994 provides a number of examples for study. These are drawn from UN civil/military coordination efforts, from the relations of U.S. forces with foreign forces, and from U.S. military relations with humanitarian relief organizations. Analysis of these examples provides arguments for greater emphasis on cooperation, lateral outreach and flexibility in achieving unity of effort and methods of command and control appropriate to the circumstances. Such emphasis will enable commanders to lead more effectively and, where the military are not the principle element, to participate in ways that better guarantee fulfillment of the mission.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 12, 1999
Accession Number
ADA370725

Entities

People

  • Gerald W. Scott

Organizations

  • Naval War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Agreements
  • Civil Affairs
  • Command And Control
  • Department Of State
  • Disasters
  • Doctrine
  • European Union
  • Governments
  • Military Advisors
  • Military Operations
  • New York
  • Security
  • Technical Information Centers
  • United Nations
  • United States
  • Virginia
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military and Counterinsurgency Studies.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control