The thesis of this paper is that in order for the JFC to achieve maximum effectiveness from operational fires in maritime operations, a joint force fires coordinator (JFFC) and a supporting section should be an integral part of the JFC's staff, empowered and manned to coordinate all operational fires. As the idea of a JFFC as a permanent member on the JFC's staff is not a new issue to the joint community, the author begins by identifying the advocates and opponents of the JFFC, summarizes their positions, and examines how the issue is addressed in joint doctrine. The author then provides the future context in which operational fires will be planned, delivered, and deconflicted in a maritime environment, and determines whether the JFC would be better served by assigning responsibility for coordination of operational fires in maritime operations to a JFFC, or by leaving it in the hands of the JFACC (and why). Finally, the author provides recommendations to increase the effectiveness of operational fires.


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    Title :

    Joint Force Fires Coordinator in Maritime Operations


    Contributors:
    S. D. Hogg (author)

    Publication date :

    1999


    Size :

    24 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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