Operation Transitions, A Framework for Operation Closure
Abstract
Operation transitions are an essential framework for addressing tactical tasks with strategic resources in support of national end states. Operation transitions identify and plan for objectives that achieve end states. Operation transitions allow for the discovery, planning and prioritization of complex problem resolution through intermediate military objectives (IMOs) from pre to post-conflict operations. Through IMOs, a COCOM can forecast resource requirements early to sustain tactical service units and supporting United States Government (USG) Agencies along operation transitions from deployment to redeployment. Identified IMOs, in conjunction with operation transitions, allow for the translation of strategic guidance to tactical military and civilian tasks to facilitate the operation. Once operation transitions are developed, they provide a coherent context in which to discuss operation support with USG Agencies in meeting national end states. In the event that USG Agencies are unable to support a military contingency, the COCOM can then utilize operation transitions to enable military synchronization of stability operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 02, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA530050
Entities
People
- Jonathan A. Otto
Organizations
- National Defense University