Defining Operational Fires

Abstract

Operational fires have proven to be a major contributor to the Joint Force Commander's ability to execute their war plan. However, published Joint definitions, and inconsistent Service definitions, have increased confusion for modern military planners. The collective Services inability to codify the true aspects of operational fires into an appropriate Joint definition is leading to the obscuration of the true nature of operational fires. This paper summarizes the ongoing debate regarding operational fires while presenting an encompassing definition for consideration and then inclusion in the Joint Publications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 13, 2006
Accession Number
ADA463900

Entities

People

  • Patrick Sweeney
  • Robert Novotny

Organizations

  • Naval War College

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  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Combat Areas
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Geography
  • International Organizations
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Second World War
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies