Saluting Suits: A Case for Military Subordination to Civilian Command during War Termination

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Abstract:

Joint military and United States Government doctrine for interagency coordination relies on exhortations to cooperate, but lacks an effective command structure to ensure outcomes. Historical examples from the Balkans and Iraq illustrate that interagency coordination is particularly critical in the stability and reconstruction phase. A single chain of command at the operational level, led by a civilian Joint Executive Commander, is proposed to solve the problems inherent in current doctrinal solutions for interagency coordination during war termination.

Author(s):
Gage, Geoffrey S.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
Descriptive Note:
Research paper
Pagination:
0029

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NWC/JMO
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_5.1.1_Establish and Maintain Unity of Effort with Mission Partners; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.4_Doctrine; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_3_Force Application
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*STABILIZATION, *UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, *COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, *CIVILIAN PERSONNEL, *POSTWAR OPERATIONS, *LEADERSHIP, MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA, IRAQI WAR, OPERATIONS OTHER THAN WAR, CIVIL AFFAIRS, MILITARY PLANNING, LESSONS LEARNED, JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES, MILITARY COMMANDERS, STABILITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science, Military Forces and Organizations, Unconventional Warfare
Keyword(s):
*CIVILIAN COMMANDS, INTERAGENCY COORDINATION, JOINT EXECUTIVE COMMANDERS, WAR TERMINATION, CHAIN OF COMMAND, INTERAGENCY PROCESS, FEDERAL AGENCIES, INTRAGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION, POSTCONFLICT OPERATIONS, NATION BUILDING, PHASE IV OPERATIONS, *SRO(STABILITY AND RECONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS), IRAQI FREEDOM OPERATION, *CIVILIAN MILITARY RELATIONS, DOS(DEPARTMENT OF STATE), DAYTON ACCORDS, CPA(COALITION PROVISIONAL AUTHORITY), UNITY OF COMMAND, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Report Date:
2005 Feb 14
Creation Date:
2007 Apr 06