Current Joint Doctrine and the Area Air Defense Commander (AADC): Are We Maximizing Jointness

Abstract

The Joint Force Commander (JPC) relies on joint doctrine for assistance in establishing the appropriate command structure to maximize JTAMD effectiveness and efficiency. Unfortunately, current joint doctrine fails to provide the JFC sufficient guidance with respect to the Area Air Defense Commander (AADC) organizational structure; the command relationship between the Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC), AADC and JFC; and clear delineation of JFACC, AADC, and TMD responsibilities. This paper proposes a change to joint doctrine by creating a Joint Theater Air and Missile Defense Component Commander (JTAMDCC). The JTAMDCC contributes significant JTAMD resources and expertise to the JTF, and provides a "TMD advocate" for the JFC. Additionally, the JTAMDCC may provide the JFC with the greatest unity of effort, and represents the most effective and efficient means to integrate the service components' formidable JTAMD capabilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 08, 2000
Accession Number
ADA378704

Entities

People

  • James L. Cook

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircrafts
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Command And Control
  • Cooperative Engagement Capability
  • Defense Systems
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Situational Awareness
  • Theater Ballistic Missiles
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.