The Evolution of Phase Zero Shaping and Interagency Integration in Combatant Commander Campaign Planning
Abstract
Shaping is an evolving concept. Although it has been added to campaign planning as described in the campaign phasing model, the doctrine fails to adequately define shaping as a distinct category of activities. If shaping is to be something more than security cooperation, security assistance, or diplomacy, it needs to be defined in terms of how it is different, whom it is intended to shape, what is to be shaped, and how shaping is to be resourced. Joint doctrine is also clear that shaping activities are to be coordinated and integrated with the interagency. If within the Department of Defense (DoD) shaping is not clearly understood, as the author proposes, then the DoD is not ready for interagency and/or international coordination and integration. Without a common understanding of terminology and the intentions and resources required to implement shaping, more security cooperation and security assistance is all that will result. As shaping relates to multinational coordination, the United States cannot hope for more from its international partners until it has done significant work at home first.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 06, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA468792
Entities
People
- Anthony P. Chatham
Organizations
- National Defense University