Joint Considerations for Planning and Conducting Noncombatant Evacuation Operations

Abstract

Geographic combatant commanders (GCC) are required to conduct Noncombatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) when directed. NEO are highly political, visible in the media, and often executed with short notice. The NEO could become a concurrent mission with other operations across the spectrum of conflict. Given commitments to the global war on terrorism, military capability allocated to a NEO must be effective and efficient depending on what forces are available. The unique characteristics of a NEO require a greater degree of planning and preparation by joint forces to insure success. Joint Force Commanders must understand the complexities of NEO missions and closely coordinate efforts with Department of State and Ambassadors prior to conflict. The degree to which military planners are successful in planning ensures greater freedom of action and more effective and efficient application of military capability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 06, 2007
Accession Number
ADA476416

Entities

People

  • Mark A Davis

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Evacuation
  • Governments
  • International Law
  • Military Capabilities
  • Military Operations
  • Noncombatant
  • Security
  • Transport Ships
  • United States Central Command
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges

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