Objective Force Leadership

Abstract

This paper examines the intended nature of the United States Army's Objective Force and offers specific ideas for leadership development. Acknowledging many written documents and work done by both the United States Army's Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and private persons on the subject of the Objective Force, I hope to contribute to this expansive and deepening dialogue. Effective leadership is essential for any combat force on campaign. It will be particularly important for the Objective Force. Given expected technological developments and the procurement plan, this force will field capabilities of unprecedented mobility, target acquisition, lethality and means of communication in the not too distant future. These capabilities will allow for fast-paced, decentralized yet coordinated campaigns that can strike decisively at an enemy's vitals. The successful battlefield exploitation of these technological advances will be an entirely human effort. That human effort will require inspired leadership.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 05, 2003
Accession Number
ADA415335

Entities

People

  • James B. Hickey

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Aircrafts
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Military Applications
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • New York
  • Personnel Management
  • United States
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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