Challenges & Concerns -- Phase 4 Stability Operations

Abstract

Stability operations are not a new mission for the U.S. military. With a cultural bias towards combat operations, the Department of Defense implemented guidance establishing stability operations as a core U.S. military mission. Stability operations have become increasingly prominent in United States Government policy and doctrine. Even with years of experience, these missions present significant challenges to DoD. They continue as a challenge because we fail to address what tasks require a commitment to planning and resourcing into the overall framework of the stabilization plan. This analysis reviews the doctrinal foundations of Phase IV operations, and highlights the complexities of task synchronization during execution. The research suggests specific tasks that require commitment as long-term initiatives within the framework of Phase IV, and highlights the challenges associated with them regarding unity of effort and time. Future planning for stability operations needs to focus on nonstandard considerations into the overall framework of the stabilization plan. Planners must research and evaluate creditable studies related to the operation and develop the appropriate plans to meet the commander's intent.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 09, 2012
Accession Number
ADA602731

Entities

People

  • Jason A. Lacroix

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Counter IED
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Doctrine
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • Land Mines
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Security
  • Stability Operations
  • Students
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.