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Military Strategy Discussion
What are some key considerations for interagency cooperation that influence the CCDR
and JTF Commander in the development/execution of operations? Also, describe one of the
interagency and why it is important as a future SGM/CSM to understand interagency
cooperation.
Command is an issue that is of great importance in joint or interagency operations and
how effectively it is exercised determines success or failure in the assigned mission. Command is
essentially the authority that is exercised by a military commander over his or her subordinates
based on the legitimate power granted to them based on their rank or the assignment. Command
in interagency environments is very different from exercising control over one element of
military service. Mainly because the chances of confusion are increased due to the complicated
command structure of joint or interagency operations and the differing personalities, viewpoints
leadership views of the senior commanders. In my opinion the JTF Commander needs to have
the authority required to command the forces appropriately in order to complete the mission and
to ensure that the subordinate commands are coordinated and demonstrate unity of effort.
It is important as a future SGM/CSM to understand interagency cooperation because the
army frequently conducts operations in combination with U.S. agencies, allied and cooalition
forces and sometimes also U.S. civilian or international non-governmental agencies. Joint
operations are often the primary means used for warfighting as well. Military units also act in
conjuction with support given by intelligence agencies and local, state and federal agencies
during crises. Therefore it is necessary for a future SGM/CSM to have a good understanding of
the complexities involved in interagency operations.
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In some cases, the Army unit might even be required to be under the command of a US
Government agency. Commanders need to know how to conduct communication, coordination,
exchange of intelligence and resources while incorporating the support being provided by
policymakers and other agencies involved in the operation. When the armed forces of the United
States are operating as a joint and cohesive team their success depends on having command
headquarters that are well integrated and the forces and supporting organizations operating as a
unit (Wade, 2020).
A joint task force consists of two or more military departments operating under the
guidance of a single joint force commander (JFC). Joint task forces are of three types: combatant
command (CCMD), subordinate unified command (also called sub unified command), and joint
task force (JTF) (“Joint Task Force Headquarters - Joint Publication 3-33”, 2020). The JTF
Commander is responsible for command and control, delegating responsibilities and guiding
operations organized on a functional or geographic basis. A Joint Special Operations Task Force
is one example of interagency cooperation.
Joint Special Operations Task Forces are created to support SOF during major combat
operations and worldwide deterrence operations in order to enhance regional stability and deter
aggression. It is necessary for the commander to have a good understanding of the Joint
Operations Planning Process (initiation, mission analysis, COA development, COA analysis and
war gaming, COA comparison, COA approval and plan or order development) (Department of
Defense, 2007).
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References
Department of Defense. (2007). Joint Civil Affairs Operations And Joint Civil-Military
Operations Planning Guide. Fas.org. Retrieved 2 September 2020, from
https://fas.org/irp/doddir/army/jointcivil.pdf.
Joint Task Force Headquarters - Joint Publication 3-33. (2020). Fas.org. Retrieved 2 September
2020, from https://fas.org/irp/doddir/dod/jp3-33.pdf.
Wade, N. (2020). Joint Forces: Operations and Doctrine. Thelightningpress.com. Retrieved 2
September 2020, from https://www.thelightningpress.com/bookstore/book/95/?
getsample=1.
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