Joint Vision 2010, Priority of Effort and Airspace Management: The Long Pole in the Tent

摘要

Integration of the new operational concepts described in JV 2010 requires an evaluation of the current joint doctrine and airspace C2 systems. Because JV 2010 operational concepts are dependent upon airborne platforms, both a fully integrated and interoperable airspace C2 system that can track all airborne systems and a coherent joint doctrine that allows the joint force staff to rapidly prioritize airspace use are required to support 2010 joint operations. Aviation is the primary operational fire support asset of the joint force, consequently the JFACC enjoys a special relationship with the JFC. Joint force fires coordination involves the integration of component or service capabilities across the full spectrum of air, land and sea forces. Apportioning fire support assets to the component commanders to service their priorities facilitates precision engagement. Assigning the J-3 or a JFE responsibility for developing the JIPTL will ensure that each component commander's priorities are more appropriately ranked. JV 2010 operations will require unrestricted access to information about enemy and friendly forces. Building service or component airspace C2 systems that provide the necessary level of detail on all airborne platforms will be very expensive, but must become an acquisition priority if JV 2010 concepts are to become reality.