Core Functions: Useful Concept for Army Planning

John E. Frame

ISBN 10: 1286858933 / ISBN 13: 9781286858936

Published by Creative Media Partners, LLC Okt 2012, 2012

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Neuware - This monograph discusses the advantage of using a functional approach to planning. The January 1997 Coordinating Draft of FM 100-5 Operations introduces core functions to the fundamentals of Army operations. Core functions are the fundamental actions of a military force. The monograph first describes the proposed core functions. Following this description, relevant writings of military theorists are reviewed along with approved doctrine. Current doctrine prescribes a system rather than functional method of planning. The core functions and the Battlefield Operating Systems (BOS)/Operational Operating Systems (OOS) are analyzed to determine their utility in planning. They are then compared to determine which best supports commanders and planners as they design operations to achieve assigned objectives. The monograph concludes that the core functions are useful to Army planners. They provide a simple and holistic guide to the development of creative operational concepts. The core functions are more adaptable to the broad range of army units and missions than the operating systems. They grow with the leader and evolve with the military force.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Core Functions: Useful Concept for Army Planning
• Publisher: Creative Media Partners, LLC Okt 2012
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1286858933
• ISBN 13: 9781286858936
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 246W x 189H x 3D millimeters 246 millimeters width by 189 millimeters height by 3 millimeters depth
• Weight: 122 grams

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Synopsis

This monograph discusses the advantage of using a functional approach to planning. The January 1997 Coordinating Draft of FM 100-5 Operations introduces core functions to the fundamentals of Army operations. Core functions are the fundamental actions of a military force. The monograph first describes the proposed core functions. Following this description, relevant writings of military theorists are reviewed along with approved doctrine. Current doctrine prescribes a system rather than functional method of planning. The core functions and the Battlefield Operating Systems (BOS)/Operational Operating Systems (OOS) are analyzed to determine their utility in planning. They are then compared to determine which best supports commanders and planners as they design operations to achieve assigned objectives. The monograph concludes that the core functions are useful to Army planners. They provide a simple and holistic guide to the development of creative operational concepts. The core functions are more adaptable to the broad range of army units and missions than the operating systems. They grow with the leader and evolve with the military force.