AFRICOM: Combatant Command for the 21st Century

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Abstract:

In February 2007, President Bush announced the formation of United States Africa Command or AFRICOM. When it reaches full operational capability in October 2008, it will join the other five combatant commands European Command, Southern Command, Northern Command, Central Command, and Pacific Command, as the Department of Defenses unified command structure responsible for specific geographical regions of the world. From the beginning it has been made clear that AFRICOM will be organized differently and have a different mission priority than the current geographic combatant commands. Most apparent is the high ratio of assigned interagency personnel as compared to the other commands. This thesis examines U.S. interests and operating environment in Africa to determine AFRICOM mission focus. It also proposes organization structure to facilitate interagency integration and maximize mission effectiveness.

Author(s):
Juergens, Jr, Richard A.
Author Organization(s):
NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV NORFOLK VA JOINT ADVANCED WARFIGHTING SCHOOL
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0074

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NDU/JFSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_5.1.1_Establish and Maintain Unity of Effort with Mission Partners; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*STABILITY, *AFRICA, *MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), *INTERAGENCY COORDINATION, COUNTERTERRORISM, INTEGRATION, UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, THESES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science, Geography, Military Forces and Organizations
Keyword(s):
*AFRICOM(UNITED STATES AFRICA COMMAND), *NATIONAL INTERESTS, REGIONAL STABILITY, MISSION EFFECTIVENESS, COMBATANT COMMANDS, UNIFIED COMMANDS, OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Report Date:
2008 Jun 01
Creation Date:
2008 Oct 15