Let History Help...But Not Too Much: Effectively Using The JTCB.

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Abstract:

This paper examines the role, participants and placement of the Joint Targeting Coordination Board JTCB in the joint force structure. Historical lessons learned from WW2 through Bosnia and recent exercises are utilized, along with peculiarities of these conflicts which might make the lessons not applicable to future scenarios. It recommends changes to joint doctrine to require a Joint Force Commander level JTCB for every situation where targeting the operational depth of an opponent is a possibility. Additionally, it recommends the JTL and JIPTL reside with the joint staff. Furthermore, it recommends participants include the functional Component Commander principals to minimize service parochialism and maximize the synergy available from guidance and interaction available at this level.

Author(s):
Taylor, David
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA325073
Pagination:
0021

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_5.1.1_Establish and Maintain Unity of Effort with Mission Partners; JCA_5.6.4_Assess Guidance; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY DOCTRINE, *JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES, *TARGETING, MILITARY HISTORY, COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS, MILITARY STRATEGY, LESSONS LEARNED, MILITARY CAPABILITIES, MILITARY EXERCISES, BATTLE MANAGEMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
JTCB(JOINT TARGETING COORDINATION BOARD)
Report Date:
1997 Feb 07
Creation Date:
1997 Jun 11