Eisenhower and the Origins of Unified Command

Abstract

President Dwight Eisenhower outlined his proposal for defense reorganization in 1958. Concerned about unity of command at the highest levels, he focused on unified commands, multi-service combatant structures which divide responsibilities among theaters around the world. Based on his experience in directing complex military operations, Eisenhower thought it unrealistic that the United States could institute a perfect system to address all its security requirements. However he insisted on a command plan that remained true to the doctrine of unity, clarifying the authority of commanders in chief (CINCs) of unified commands over component commanders and by the President and Secretary of Defense over CINCs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA527173

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People

  • David Jablonsky

Organizations

  • National Defense University

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Agreements
  • Air Force
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Governments
  • International Organizations
  • Law
  • Military Operations
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Second World War
  • Security
  • Training
  • United States
  • War
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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