Deep Operations, Command and Control, and Joint Doctrine: Time for a Change?
Abstract
Command and control (C2) of deep operations has become an area of intense debate among the services. The responses to the "Report of the Commission on Roles and Missions of the Armed Forces" and a subsequent study on the deep attack/weapons mix are just two examples of how fiscal needs for efficiency are being addressed across services vis-a-vis the conduct of deep operations. This debate is taking place not only inside the Beltway but in discussions where unified command and service representatives seek to develop doctrinal guideposts for how joint force commanders (JFCs) will conduct deep operations in the future. The model described here simply outlines those issues to be addressed in the evolution of joint force C2 by all parties concerned. The ability to command and control joint operations in the future depends on it. More important, the well-being of our soldiers, sailors, marines, and airmen who are called upon to execute those operations demands attention to this key issue.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA530760
Entities
People
- Gordon M. Wells