Joint Special Operations Task Force Communications: Tenets for Successful Operational Communications in Military Operations Other Than War.

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Abstract:

In many cases Special Operations Forces SOF are the first to arrive in the area of Military Operations Other Than War MOOTW. Characteristically joint in nature and featuring strategic, operational and tactical considerations a MOOTW can be politically sensitive and require that the theater Commander-in-Chief CINC and the National Command Authority NCA be kept well-informed. Therfore, it is critical that the Joint Special operations Task Force JSOTF conducting a MOOTW have reliable communications from the tactical through the strategic level. This paper identifies authoritative guidance and resources avilsole, develops practical tenets, and applies operational art to assist the reader in understanding and planning reliable JSOTF communications in support of MOOTW.

Author(s):
Lane, William E.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA328080
Pagination:
0023

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.2_Understand
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES, *OPERATIONS OTHER THAN WAR, RELIABILITY, RESOURCES, GUIDANCE, STRATEGIC WARFARE, TACTICAL WARFARE, TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
SOF(SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCE), MOOTW(MILITARY OPERATIONS OTHER THAN WAR), JSOTF(JOINT SPECIAL OPERATIONS TASK FORCE), NCA(NATIONAL COMMAND AUTHORITY), CINC(THEATER COMMANDER IN CHIEF)
Report Date:
1997 May 19
Creation Date:
1997 Nov 12