CWC, Departing: Return of the Task Force Commander
Abstract
The Composite Warfare Commander (CWC) is a Navy command and control construct that was designed for the former "Carrier Battle Group" in, and specifically for, the Cold War. Though the Carrier Battle Group and the Cold War are both gone, the command and control doctrine, organization, and supporting systems designed for a very specific operational environment remain intact. This paper will analyze the objectives, organization, and process of the Composite Warfare Commander, Task Force Commander, and Maritime Operations Center, and how they will interact in today?s joint operational environment. It will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the CWC architecture, specifically in terms of interoperability, flexibility, and scalability. From this analysis, it will draw conclusions on the CWC's ability to effectively apply itself across the entire spectrum of joint operations. From the conclusions, this paper will propose recommendations on developing following concepts: 1) A modular Naval Task Force, 2) A Task Force command and control organization comprised of six Operational Directors, and 3) Hands-on professional military education for joint maritime operations. Ultimately, this paper will reinforce how the tactical command and control system that is employed by the Navy directly impacts how all services plan and execute joint maritime operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 04, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA503146
Entities
People
- Shane Tanner
Organizations
- Naval War College