An Analysis of the Command and Control Arrangements in Two Recent Operations

摘要

While each situation is different and may throw up a variety of command challenges, the analysis here suggests that the skill and competence of ADF commanders across the Services provides for largely effective command and control arrangements for the ADF. Structural changes and the move towards an integrated HQJOC may make these arrangements increasingly efficient. In the two operations under consideration, the analysis indicated that there were elements of a number of different approaches to C2, with both centralised and decentralised command and control evident along with a variety of approaches to the devolution of decision making. The Army-led operation had more of the characteristics of an 'edge' organisation compared to the air offensive support mission, a characteristic expected to be common across the ADF spectrum of operations. Further analysis of military operations is necessary to build on the real potential of successfully analysing command and control arrangements for the ADF.