The JCS: Evolutionary or Revolutionary Reform

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Abstract:

Since World War II, the United States has organized its military establishment in a joint manner, recognizing that in an increasingly dangerous, complex, and interconnected world, single-service warfare is gone forever. The resulting joint military establishment consists of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the unified and specified commands. nonetheless, vestiges of the World War II service-oriented military establishment continue to exist in the form of the military departments.

Author(s):
Mckitrick, Jeffrey S.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Supplementary Note:
Published in Parameters, Journal of the U.S. Army War College, v16 n1 p63-75, 1986.
Pagination:
0014

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:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY OPERATIONS, MILITARY PLANNING, UNITED STATES, EVOLUTION(GENERAL), MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), REPRINTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
JCS(JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF), REFORM
Report Date:
1986 Jan 01
Creation Date:
2010 Jun 16