Unifying the Brigade Combat Team Information-Collection Effort

摘要

BCTs face challenges in the execution of nested and synchronized IC plans within the framework of decisive action. This problem is born of a disjointed organizational concept, where multiple geographically separated units with different communications architecture operate semi-independently while attempting to contribute to a mutual goal of IC. This problem transcends leadership; the Army must not ask talented leaders within a BCT to overcome organizational inefficiencies - the Army must instead address them. To truly address the problem, the BCT must be task-organized to enable unity of command in the entire IC effort. If a BCT was to restructure, reorganize and re-equip its MICo into Hunter companies, it would achieve unity of command for IC planning and execution. The cavalry squadron would certainly improve, and it would increase the BCT's ability to be a flexible, intelligence-driven organization.