Intermediate Operational Commanders. A Role for Naval Destroyer Squadron Commanders

Abstract

Advances in Information Technology (IT) systems and decision aids offer increased speed of command in warfare. What effect does IT have on the authority of intermediate operational commanders such as Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) Commanders in the U.S. Navy? Intermediate commanders remain vital to manage the "how" to complete the operational scheme of Joint Force Commanders (JFC) despite the increased availability of shared information. DESRON Commanders' traditional and current roles offer leadership experience to provide intuitive decision making and prepare the battlefield in maritime service applications and joint operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 17, 1999
Accession Number
ADA370865

Entities

People

  • Michael J. Sweeney

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Areas
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Cooperative Engagement Capability
  • Force Structure
  • Information Systems
  • International Law
  • Military Applications
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Security
  • Submarine Warfare
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Marine Hydrodynamics