If given a mission and area of operations, Marine air-ground task forces (MAGTFs) fight as a whole by integrating ground maneuver, rotary and fixed wing aviation, and logistic support. The long-standing insistence by the Marine Corps on retaining operational control over aviation is legendary. Although the omnibus agreement was superseded by Joint Pub 0-2, 'The Unified Action Armed Forces' (UNAAF), its principles still apply. While recent joint operations have sought to improve efficiency by consolidating assets in blocks of like capabilities with functional componency, the Marine Corps is focused on tactical and operational integrity. Unfortunately, joint doctrine is vague on this point and questions surface regarding MAGTF battlespace: Where do the Marines get doctrinal authority to assume command and control over areas of operations. Does this authority include airspace. If not, how is it assigned. Is there a conflict with joint force air component commanders (JFACCs) in prosecuting targets. How do assigned MAGTFs fit into functionally organized joint forces.
MAGTF Area of Operations: Turf War or Doctrinal Necessity
2002
6 pages
Report
No indication
English
Military Operations, Strategy, & Tactics , Common Carrier & Satellite , Tactical air support , Air land battles , Joint military activities , Marine corps aviation , Marine corps operations , Command and control systems , Task forces , Missions , Firepower , Reconnaissance , Marine corps aircraft , Fire support , Air defense , Targeting , Military doctrine , Logistics support , Reprints , Interdiction , Magtf(Marine air-ground task forces) , Joint doctrine , Unaaf(Unified action armed forces) , Jfacc(Joint force air component commanders) , Jfc(Joint force commanders) , Operational control , Air defense sorties , Long- range interdiction sorties , Long-range reconnaissance , Excess sorties , Fratricide
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