Coalition Interoperability: The Long Pole in the Tent
Abstract
With the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States' military philosophy is no longer defined by a bipolar relationship with a global peer Competitor. Instead, emerging states and transnational belligerents now pose a more diffuse threat to our vital interests. Regional concerns around the world threaten to impact our stability and global economic security while technological innovations allow the actions of potential adversaries to directly impact events internationally. Driven by reductions in military expenditures and faced with increasing numbers of sophisticated threats, the international community is compelled to cooperate to ensure mutual survival and security. The many military successes enjoyed by the U.S. and her allies since the Persian Gulf War have demonstrated the effectiveness of coalition warfare as the model for future military operations. The theater commander will influence the strength and cohesion of regional. ad hoc coalitions through the effective integration of forces having diverse capabilities and incongruent national objectives. Interoperability at all levels will remain the central precursor to sustained and militarily credible responses. This paper will clearly identify some of the myriad of challenges associated with political, operational, and technical interoperability while offering solutions to the theater commander to better prepare for future coalition operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 08, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA378411
Entities
People
- Anthony M. Fidrych
Organizations
- Naval War College