Cases in Joint Force Development
Abstract
This report contains the teaching syllabus and lesson plans for a course on joint force development developed by the Institute for Defense Analyses at the request of the Dean of the Air War College. This elective course fills a void in the College's course offerings and increases emphasis in its curriculum on joint matters. It is designed to give the student both an overview of Service force development processes and the opportunity to discuss trends that may portend changes to these processes in the future. The course consists of 3 parts, presented in 15 instructional periods (IPS). Part I defines and delineates force development. Part II contains a series of case studies (Army Force XXI; Marine Corps Urban warfare; Navy Mine warfare; Air Force Composite wings; TRANSCOM Strategic airlift). Each case study lesson is followed by a lesson dedicated to the official policies and regulations that guide each respective player s actions and decisions in the force development process. Part III allows the student to take an in-depth look at a number of current and prospective issues that may or may not impact the manner in which the Department of Defense develops forces in the future.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA397010
Entities
People
- Edward F. Smith Jr.
- Joel C. Christenson
- Lawrence B. Morton
- Wade P. Hinkle
Organizations
- Institute for Defense Analyses