The Strategic Context: The Need for a Revolution in Army Public Affairs
Abstract
Throughout our nation's history the Army has been a powerful force in pursuing achieving and defending U.S. national security objectives; however September 11 2001 changed forever the future strategic environment. Consequently the President of the United States directed the Department of Defense (DoD) to transform to meet the uncertain future and the unfolding challenges of the 21th Century. As seen in the recent operations in Afghanistan and Iraq DoD changed the way it conducts operations -- a shift to a global perspective of the battlespace a noncontiguous approach to operations and the employment of a fully integrated Joint Force. In addition Joint Pub 1 Joint Warfare of the Armed Forces of the United States states that Joint Warfare requires the integrated and synchronized application of all appropriate capabilities. This paper examines the issue of whether Army Public Affairs has reformed to successfully meet the complexities of the future strategic environment. It assesses the principles of doctrine organization training leadership and education and material. Further the paper provides thoughts on how Army Public Affairs can preserve its relevance as an essential member of the Joint Team.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 19, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA424337
Entities
People
- James R. Yonts
Organizations
- United States Army War College