Command and Control: Toward Arctic Unity of Command and Unity of Effort
This study examines issues facing the U.S. military command and control structure in the Arctic. Specifically, given recent climate changes, the resulting potential threats, and the missions set forth by the commander in chief, what is the most effective command and control structure to provide the...
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ftdtic:ADA544868 2023-05-15T14:46:04+02:00 Command and Control: Toward Arctic Unity of Command and Unity of Effort Peeler, Michael J. ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MILITARY STUDIES 2011-05-19 text/html http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/ADA544868 http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=ADA544868 en eng http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/ADA544868 Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. DTIC Command Control and Communications Systems *COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS *ARCTIC REGIONS MODELS THREATS TASK FORCES NATURAL RESOURCES THESES MISSIONS JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES CLIMATE MILITARY APPLICATIONS CONFLICT ARMY INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS GEOGRAPHY NATIONAL SECURITY NATIONS UNITED STATES UNIFIED COMMAND PLAN JOINT TASK FORCE Text 2011 ftdtic 2016-02-23T08:19:30Z This study examines issues facing the U.S. military command and control structure in the Arctic. Specifically, given recent climate changes, the resulting potential threats, and the missions set forth by the commander in chief, what is the most effective command and control structure to provide the requisite unity of command and unity of effort in the Arctic? Looking through the lens of the U.S. Army's design model this study first defines the environment of the Arctic Region as it relates to the changing national security threat facing the United States. This environmental frame discusses recent climate changes and their effects on transportation, shipping, natural resources, and international relationships. Next, given the environmental context, this study establishes four potential problems that would require military employment. These military employment problems are military to military relationships, disaster relief, search and rescue, and violent conflict. This monograph proposes three command and control options to be examined as they relate to the previously identified problems. These three options include redefining geographic combatant command boundaries, assigning a standing Joint Task Force, or maintaining the existing command and control structure. Finally, through a subjective analysis of various command and control options available to the U.S. military, this study provides a recommendation as to the most effective option. The significance of this study is its examination of an emerging national security threat on our nation's northern border through the lens of design. While many military scholars have written on the changes in the Arctic Region, and its implications, few posit any real change to our military structure that would prepare the U.S. to meet the corresponding challenges. The original document contains color images. Text Arctic Defense Technical Information Center: DTIC Technical Reports database Arctic |
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Command Control and Communications Systems *COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS *ARCTIC REGIONS MODELS THREATS TASK FORCES NATURAL RESOURCES THESES MISSIONS JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES CLIMATE MILITARY APPLICATIONS CONFLICT ARMY INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS GEOGRAPHY NATIONAL SECURITY NATIONS UNITED STATES UNIFIED COMMAND PLAN JOINT TASK FORCE |
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Command Control and Communications Systems *COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS *ARCTIC REGIONS MODELS THREATS TASK FORCES NATURAL RESOURCES THESES MISSIONS JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES CLIMATE MILITARY APPLICATIONS CONFLICT ARMY INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS GEOGRAPHY NATIONAL SECURITY NATIONS UNITED STATES UNIFIED COMMAND PLAN JOINT TASK FORCE Peeler, Michael J. Command and Control: Toward Arctic Unity of Command and Unity of Effort |
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Command Control and Communications Systems *COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS *ARCTIC REGIONS MODELS THREATS TASK FORCES NATURAL RESOURCES THESES MISSIONS JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES CLIMATE MILITARY APPLICATIONS CONFLICT ARMY INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS GEOGRAPHY NATIONAL SECURITY NATIONS UNITED STATES UNIFIED COMMAND PLAN JOINT TASK FORCE |
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This study examines issues facing the U.S. military command and control structure in the Arctic. Specifically, given recent climate changes, the resulting potential threats, and the missions set forth by the commander in chief, what is the most effective command and control structure to provide the requisite unity of command and unity of effort in the Arctic? Looking through the lens of the U.S. Army's design model this study first defines the environment of the Arctic Region as it relates to the changing national security threat facing the United States. This environmental frame discusses recent climate changes and their effects on transportation, shipping, natural resources, and international relationships. Next, given the environmental context, this study establishes four potential problems that would require military employment. These military employment problems are military to military relationships, disaster relief, search and rescue, and violent conflict. This monograph proposes three command and control options to be examined as they relate to the previously identified problems. These three options include redefining geographic combatant command boundaries, assigning a standing Joint Task Force, or maintaining the existing command and control structure. Finally, through a subjective analysis of various command and control options available to the U.S. military, this study provides a recommendation as to the most effective option. The significance of this study is its examination of an emerging national security threat on our nation's northern border through the lens of design. While many military scholars have written on the changes in the Arctic Region, and its implications, few posit any real change to our military structure that would prepare the U.S. to meet the corresponding challenges. The original document contains color images. |
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