Matching Objectives in Disaster Relief Efforts: A Critical Evaluation of the U.S. Response in Haiti

Abstract

The U.S. response to the catastrophic earthquake that devastated Haiti on January 12th, 2010, contains several examples of how the United States military failed to effectively translate the defined political objective into a clear and concise operational objective. As a result, our international partners, global and national media, and the Haitians themselves were left to wonder what the U.S. intentions were in response to the natural disaster that affected nearly three million people. The United States must be aware of these misperceptions and determine how they can prevent them in future missions. Through a more comprehensive strategic communications plan and better interagency collaboration, American political objectives are achievable.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 03, 2010
Accession Number
ADA525128

Entities

People

  • Megan A. Thomas

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • C4I
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Command And Control
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Department Of State
  • Disasters
  • Foreign Relations
  • Governments
  • Homeland Security
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Natural Disasters
  • Organizational Structure
  • Strategic Communications
  • United States
  • United States Southern Command
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Readers

  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design