The Forgotten Building Block: Engineer Operations in the Joint Force
Abstract
Modern operational warfare is continually developing into a higher-tech, longer-range, and safer profession, idealized by power projection directly from the U.S., and few 'boots on the ground'. When we do put troops on the ground, forces are lightening and operational concepts are being developed and exercised to skip nodes in the operational lines of communication and operation. Thus, if we are in position to eliminate the forward base of operations in a joint task force employment, will engineer assets contribute to the Joint Force Commander's (JFC's) mission and objectives? In examining recent military operations, engineers have proven to be vital assets to the JFC when properly integrated and synchronized. To properly synchronize the engineer assets in the operational force, JFCs should ensure that the early operational planning process include engineer assets, that the engineer be involved in the intelligence collection and analysis, that engineering force choice is made critically, and that the JFC must be able to integrate inevitable contractor assets in to the operation for optimal results.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 13, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA405924
Entities
People
- Robert S. Clarke
Organizations
- Naval War College