Roles, Missions, and Functions: Terms of Debate

Abstract

The terms roles, missions, and functions are often used interchangeably to refer to a single concept. To many the terms are virtually synonymous: they all mean "what the services do." In one sense that is true. But they also have finite and statutory meanings which stem from what the services do and who makes the assignments. As Congress and the services begin what promises to be an intense and possibly contentious look at roles, missions, and functions, it is helpful to review the origin and usage of these terms as well as prospects for reallocating what they signify.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA528570

Entities

People

  • Charles E. Miller
  • Daniel T. Kuehl

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Cyber
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Photography
  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronic Intelligence
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Information Operations
  • Information Warfare
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Naval Warfare
  • Organizational Structure
  • Reconnaissance
  • Security
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Educational Psychology