Crossing Boundaries: Interagency Cooperation and the Military
Abstract
The expanding role of combatant commanders in the international arena necessitates greater interagency linkages. The concept of full spectrum dominance in Joint Vision 2020, especially in the context of military operations other than war (MOOTW), must recognize that the intermingling of humanitarian assistance, combat operations, and nation-building is indicative of future responses to security challenges. In the past, narrowly defined responsibilities were carried out in spite of interagency rivalry. But in a multipolar world characterized by asymmetric threats and MOOTW, the traditional lines of authority must be overcome. In the parlance of JV 2020, full spectrum dominance foresees U.S. forces operating unilaterally or with multinational and interagency partners to defeat any adversary and control any situation across the full range of military options. As such, it reflects the elements of victory that the President cited after 9/11. But recognizing the building blocks and constructing a coherent response are two different matters.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA483751
Entities
People
- Patrick N. Kelleher