A Historical Study of Operational Command: A Resource for Researchers

Abstract

This historical analysis provides an intellectual basis and a resource for informed debate on matters relating to the formation and organization of an operational level headquarters such as the Headquarters Joint Operational Command. The experiences gained in the formation and development of a variety of headquarters and theatre campaigns are discussed and lessons learnt are established. While the emphasis is on the experience gained in WWII, examples are drawn from earlier eras and from campaigns conducted since WWII. Other relevant matters such as definitions and the nature of command and control are addressed and unique Australian experiences gained as a partner in theatre operations are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA432870

Entities

People

  • Alex Yates
  • Noel Sproles

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

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

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil War
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Families (Human)
  • Geography
  • International Organizations
  • Military Force Levels
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Second World War
  • Unified Combatant Commands
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

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