Improving Joint Task Force Effectiveness by Creating a Joint Task Force Combat Analyst
Abstract
While Operations Analysis is routinely used at major shore commands to help support future programmatic decisions and determine lessons learned from post-combat analysis, it is rarely used at the operational level and specifically at the JTF. To improve JTF effectiveness and enhance operational planning efficiency, JTFs warrant an Operations Analyst (the JTF Combat Analyst) capable of employing analytical models, methods and techniques. Operations Analysis dates back to World War II and it originated in the North Atlantic when the allies were trying to protect convoys from ruthless German wolfpacs. A Combat Analyst is a pro-active planner who applies analytical tools and critical thinking in order to frame alternatives and aid the warfighting commander make effective decisions based on sound analytical analysis. Using different analytical tools, a Combat Analyst contributes during both the Deliberate Planning Process and Crisis Action Planning. A Combat Analyst assist the JTF Commander in determining objectives, measures of effectiveness, expected results from various COAS and make educated estimates of potential enemy COAs. A requirement exists for real time, fast and accurate combat analysis at the JTF. A Combat Analyst is the solution.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 17, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA463463
Entities
People
- James L. Christie
Organizations
- Naval War College