Increasing Effectiveness of Interagency Provincial Reconstruction Teams
Abstract
The evolving nature of war in the international arena requires closer cooperation between military and non-military agencies than ever before. In Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) the need for interagency operations is sorely evident as the Department of Defense and various other government agencies work daily to effectively execute national policy in stability and reconstruction operations. Even though the need for effective interagency cooperation may seem intuitive, the reality is that these relationships struggle through a maze of institutional, professional, and personal prejudices, biases, and ignorance. The Army War College has characterized the contemporary operating environment (COE) as one which is volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA). In such an environment, the necessity for effective interagency cooperation is paramount if the elements of national power are to be successfully integrated and applied to assure victory. This project explores some of the key issues facing the success of interagency operations and identifies potential courses through which their effectiveness may be enhanced. The research methodology will incorporate reviews of pertinent literature, personal experience, and interviews, couching the analysis in terms of the contemporary operation environment to enhance its overall relevance and utility.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 29, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA468973
Entities
People
- John Koivisto
Organizations
- United States Army War College