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.

Interagency Cooperation

According to the Interorganizational Cooperation J106 (2016) readings of the Sergeants

Major course, interagency cooperation enables collaboration in areas of common interest

promotes a common operational picture and allows the sharing of critical information and

resources. Interagency cooperation necessitates unity of effort, shared objectives, and

understanding for all parties to comprehend. These key fundamentals are influential to combatant

commanders (CCDR) and joint task force commanders (JTF) to develop and execute operations.

Those involved in joint operations abide by their policies, regulations, and guidance unique to their

organization. CCDR and JTF planning efforts with external stakeholders are essential to the

structure and coordinating the compromise of executing operations. Attributing resilient leaders

within the development of interagency cooperation builds strong bonds leading to better

communication, confidence, and teamwork. According to the Joint Command Senior Enlisted

Leader Third Edition, strong JTFs employ active and adaptive leaders. The success of JTFs in

systemic environments evolves where innovation and critical thinking through dynamic problems

remain necessary (2020). The Sergeant Major (SGM) and Command Sergeant Major (CSM) identify

strong leaders influential to the CCDR and JTF commander during the planning and execution of

operations.

Role of the SGM/CSM

The SGM/CSM is the senior enlisted leader and advisor to the CCDR or JTF commander.

Their familiarity with interagency cooperation is vital to the coherent decision-making process,

such as planning and executing operations for wildfires storming across the United States. In a news

release from the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), the U.S. Department of Defense

(DoD), authorized the mobilization of Army Soldiers to Idaho to assist in suppressing wildfires

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throughout the state. The request of the DoD came to play as the National Multi-Agency

Coordinating Group of the NIFC collaborated with the Department of Defense, allowing for

firefighting support (Florea, 2020). SGMs/CSMs are the most senior enlisted officers and must

recognize equipment capabilities, limitations, organizational policies, and workforce within the scope

of interagency operations. SGM/CSM’s give insight, guidance, and knowledge that strongly

influence the CCDR or JTF commander’s decisions going forward.

References

Deployable Training Division (DTD) of the Joint Staff J7 (2020), Insights and Best Practices Focus

Paper, Joint Command Senior Enlisted Leader,

3rd Edition https://www.jcs.mil/Portals/36/Documents/Doctrine/fp/csel_fp3rd_

ed.pdf?ver=2020-01-13-083410-863

Department of Defense. (2016) Interorganizational Cooperation (JP 3-

08) https://www.jcs.mil/Portals/36/Documents/Doctrine/pubs/jp3_08pa.pdf?

ver=2018-02-08-091414-467

Florea, S. (2020, August 28) Military Personnel Mobilize to Provide Wildfire

Support https://www.nifc.gov/fireInfo/fireInfo_documents/NR_MilitarySupport

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