Defeating Global Networks: The Need for a Strategic Targeting Organization
Abstract
Current military doctrine is insufficient to address complex networks which link adversary states, terrorists, narcotics dealers, international criminal organizations, financiers, weapons proliferators, and individual non-state actors. Although the military has the capability to find, fix, and track many of these threats, the DOD lacks the legal authorities to target and engage many of them. Establishing a global strategic targeting organization within the DOD to better address transnational threats is a critical requirement. A history of how and why the current doctrine and structure has evolved is vital to understanding the deficiencies of the military's current organization. It is important to recognize that future targeting organizations be created with the necessary authorities to carry out future missions across the globe, unrestricted by geographic boundaries. By implementing a global strategic targeting system, based on Joint Targeting doctrine, the DOD will better synchronize targeting between the unified commands and streamline the decision loop.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 06, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA476413
Entities
People
- Robert M. Brassaw
Organizations
- Naval War College