Operations Other Than War: Where Are We Heading?
Abstract
The purpose of this research paper is to determine how to enhance the military's conduct of Operations Other Than War (OOTW). One characteristic of the U.S. involvement in OOTW, previously called Low-Intensity and Mid-Intensity Conflicts, is that it performs poorly, at least at the onset. To enhance the military planner's understanding of OOTW, this paper highlights the events that led to OOTW being incorporated as a means to accomplish the National Military Strategy of "Enhancement and Engagement." It will examine how the various agencies throughout the U.S. government do not properly interoperate to provide support to the lower and upper ends of the spectrum from civilian/military involvement to solely military involvement in operations just short of war. Historical cases will be provided to clarify problems that have occurred in the past, and to highlight actions taken or not taken to improve diplomatic relations and military operations. From this examination, recommendations are made to enhance the effectiveness of future U.S. Marine Corps actions in OOTW.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 18, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA529075
Entities
People
- Walter L. Miller Jr.
Organizations
- Marine Corps University