Accession Number:

AD1016153

Title:

Jointness in the Acquisition World

Descriptive Note:

Journal Article

Corporate Author:

Naval Air Systems Command (PMA 265) Patuxent River United States

Personal Author(s):

• Morley,Frank

Report Date:

2009-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

3.0

Abstract:

Over the past decades, our operational military forces have transformed themselves from Service centric combat forces to a truly joint force, operating under unified commands, employed across Service boundaries with a healthy understanding of other Service force capabilities, and achieving synergies previously unattainable. We are far from perfect, certainly, but most would agree that there has been a culture change, with new legislation, Service-level edicts, changes in promotion and selection board precepts, and a stronger educational foundation. As a result of those efforts, our operational forces now think how best to operate and execute as a synergistic joint force, and not necessarily strictly from a Service-specific perspective. Our forces understand the strengths and weaknesses of their fellow Services and know where Service-specific capabilities can complement the overall battlefield.

Descriptors:

• united states strategic command
• united states northern command
• tactical aircraft
• military acquisition
• fighter aircraft
• department of defense
• interoperability
• accountability
• case studies
• combat forces
• military capabilities

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Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE