MAGTF Area of Operations: Turf War or Doctrinal Necessity?

Abstract

If given a mission and area of operations, Marine air-ground task forces (MAGTFs) fight as a whole by integrating ground maneuver, rotary and fixed wing aviation, and logistic support. The long-standing insistence by the Marine Corps on retaining operational control over aviation is legendary. Although the omnibus agreement was superseded by Joint Pub 0-2, "The Unified Action Armed Forces" (UNAAF), its principles still apply. While recent joint operations have sought to improve efficiency by consolidating assets in blocks of like capabilities with functional componency, the Marine Corps is focused on tactical and operational integrity. Unfortunately, joint doctrine is vague on this point and questions surface regarding MAGTF battlespace: Where do the Marines get doctrinal authority to assume command and control over areas of operations? Does this authority include airspace? If not, how is it assigned? Is there a conflict with joint force air component commanders (JFACCs) in prosecuting targets? How do assigned MAGTFs fit into functionally organized joint forces?

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA484267

Entities

People

  • Michael R. Kennedy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Power
  • Aircrafts
  • Airspace Control
  • Basic Training
  • Battlespace
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Doctrine
  • Fire Support
  • Marine Corps
  • National Security
  • Targeting
  • Targets
  • Task Forces
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
  • Space