Developing a Comprehensive Effects-Based Doctrine

Abstract

Problem: Effects have been defined to varying degrees within DOD: however, a cogent strategy does not exist among the services and agencies. Discussion: The term "effects" is easily understandable in the abstract: yet, responses at a more tangible level will elicit myriad definitions. An effects-based roadmap consisting of common terminology is required when disparate and geographically separated organizations (i.e., CENTCOM, CENTAF, CJTF-7/l80) are working towards a common goal. A common language offers several benefits: Translate objectives into a collective set of measurable goals applicable for all parties; Provide a medium to bridge the "apples to orange" paradox (e.g., measuring contributions from a concurrent presence mission and a neighborhood patrol; Standardize the "sight picture" at all levels of command; Change platform-based needs one predator and two A-10 into effects-based requests support a platoon hunting high value target X in area Y.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA477204

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