Stability Operations: Leveraging Procurement Strategies to Achieve Economic Success

Abstract

The recent inclusion of stability operations as a core mission set (DODI 3000.05 and JP 3-07) for the U.S. military has highlighted the efforts operational commanders must consider when planning for the post-combat phase of a conflict in an underdeveloped state. The desired end-state of most stability operations includes a sustainable economy within the underdeveloped state. Operational commanders must plan to assist in setting the conditions necessary to achieve a sustainable economy. Sustainment in support of combat forces and infrastructure development tasks can be leveraged to help achieve the conditions necessary for a sustainable economy. The operational commander's lines of effort must include short-term and long-term procurement strategies, such as employment generation and contract incentives, to aid in the establishment of a sustainable economy. Joint doctrine also must incorporate these new strategies to institutionalize military contributions in achieving a sustainable economy in support of stability operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 04, 2012
Accession Number
ADA563767

Entities

People

  • Thomas M. Clohessy

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Operations
  • Commerce
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Infrastructure
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Personnel Management
  • Procurement
  • Stability Operations
  • United States Central Command
  • War Colleges

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