Navy Perspective on Joint Force Interdependence
Abstract
Looking ahead to the Department of Defense's (DOD s) fiscal prospects and security challenges in the second half of this decade and beyond, the Services and their partners will have to find ever more ingenious ways to come together. It is time for us to think and act in a more ecumenical way as we build programs and capabilities. We should build stronger ties, stream-line intelligently, innovate, and wisely use funds at our disposal. We need a broader conversation about how to capitalize on each Service s strengths and domain knowledge to better integrate capabilities. Moving in this direction is not only about savings or cost avoidance; it is about better warfighting. The DOD historical track record shows episodic levels of joint deconfliction, coordination, and integration. Wars and contingencies bring us together. Peacetime and budget pressures seem to compel the Services to drift apart, and more dramatic fiscal changes can lead to retrenchment. While Service rivalries are somewhat natural, and a reflection of esprit de corps, they are counter-productive when they interfere with combat performance, reduce capability for operational commanders, or produce unaffordable options for the Nation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2015
- Accession Number
- ADA618528
Entities
People
- Jonathan Greenert
Organizations
- National Defense University