Improving the Command and Control Organization in Expeditionary Operations

Abstract

The military is developing new doctrine, such as Ship to Objective Maneuver (STOM) to take advantage of emerging technology. The problem is that new command and control organizations are not being developed to execute this new doctrine. The insistence that the tried and true Commander Amphibious Task Force/Commander Landing Force (CATF/CLF) organization or similar structure will do the job hinders the full effectiveness) of this new doctrine. STOM removes the need for massive build up ashore in amphibious operation. Instead, using naval forces as a sea base, the assault force moves significant military strength directly to a point at which it can accomplish the mission. This allows the landing force commander to stay on board, thus negating the need for two commanders.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA414857

Entities

People

  • David Eriksen

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amphibious Operations
  • Combat Areas
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Information Systems
  • Joint Military Activities
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Tilt Rotor Aircraft
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control