The Development of the J9: An Operational Level Directorate for Stability and Security Operations for the Military

Abstract

The United States has routinely suffered in its execution of Security, Stability, Transition and Reconstruction efforts. Many historical case studies suggest that this is a result of not having an ever-present, multi-disciplined staff at the operational level devoted to monitoring and planning for potential SSTR operations. Specifically, the WWII occupation of Germany, the CORDS program in Vietnam, and OIF are referenced. The role of the military in SSTR should be to lead the efforts of security and stability and support the efforts of transition and reconstruction. An operational level directorate for SSTR would provide the GCC the capability to effectively lead security and stability operations. This directorate should be composed of officers representing civil affairs, intelligence, logistical support, law enforcement, legal, PSYOPS, finance, and the chaplaincy. These disciplines, coupled with a JIACG, are critical to SSTR planning.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 10, 2007
Accession Number
ADA470813

Entities

People

  • Richard C. Sheffe

Organizations

  • Naval War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Case Studies
  • Civil Affairs
  • Department Of Defense
  • Interagency Coordination
  • International Law
  • Law Enforcement
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • New York
  • Second World War
  • Security
  • Stability Operations
  • United States
  • United States Central Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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