What the Air Force Can Learn From the MAGTF

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Abstract:

After interservice rivalry led to joint force inefficiencies in the invasion of Grenada and the hostage rescue attempt in Iran, Congress enacted the 1986 Goldwater-Nichols Defense Reorganization Act.1 This law provided the proper chain of command, structure, and civilian control believed to be the best way to organize military forces. While proper structure now exists, problems employing joint forces traced to factors such as training, interoperability, and culture remain. Until these problems are solved, joint force employment will remain difficult, hindering prosecution of the Global War on Terror GWOT.

Author(s):
Metzler, S. A.
Author Organization(s):
MARINE CORPS COMMAND AND STAFF COLL QUANTICO VA
Descriptive Note:
EWS contemporary issues paper
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA500607
Pagination:
0014

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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:
USMC/CSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_1.2.4_Doctrine; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2.3_Educating
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*TASK FORCES, *MARINE CORPS OPERATIONS, TRANSFORMATIONS, MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS, LESSONS LEARNED, AIR FORCE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
MAGTF(MARINE AIR GROUND TASK FORCE)
Report Date:
2008 Feb 19
Creation Date:
2009 Jul 08