Military capabilities paper

Military capabilities paper

Using the North Africa scenario found in the 2.13 Required Readings  nd background information found throughout Blocks 1-2 you are to recommend (and justify) in 3-4 pages:

(1) What capabilities each Service could provide that would be particularly effective in this crisis? (Why should one capability be selected over others?)

(2) In what order (considering deployment and sustainment restraints) would you bring in the capabilities given potential mission requirements? (Why?)

(3) What command and control structure would be best suited as the U.S. integrates with host nation and possible coalition partners?

In answering the above questions, you should consider the following:

· What limitations are there on employing your recommendations?

· Are there complementary capabilities between Services that contribute to greater overall effectiveness? For the capabilities each Service offers, what do they need from other Services to make them fully effective, or more effective?

· If more than one Service offers similar capabilities, are there reasons to prefer one rather than the other in this scenario?

· How does the maturity of the theater affect your choice of capabilities? How will you get them there, and how will you sustain them? Where can you base them, if needed?

· What risk does your recommendation carry?

· Are there redundant capabilities in your recommendations? If so, what are the implications?

· What are the limitations of what you can accomplish in the crisis?

· Does your choice of capabilities affect your ability to “disengage” if national policy so dictates?

· Would your recommendation change if you were expected to maintain a permanent presence in the local area? How would you change it?

· Are there potential coalition partners who might offer capabilities that enhance your recommendations?

· What are the potential operational command and control configurations that you might recommend?

Note: Do not address these points individually as you answer the question. Use them to analyze the situation and potential capability requirements and to justify/support your selection.