“Joint functions are related capabilities and activities grouped together to help Joint Force Commanders integrate, synchronize, and direct joint operations.” The Sicily Campaign, known as Operation Husky, provides various examples of combined and joint functions. Although Operation Husky resulted in an important Allied victory, joint functions such as command and control (C2) proved dismal; fires were considered marginal; while maneuver was regarded as satisfactory. To illustrate this a brief discussion of these joint functions followed by an analysis of the Allies’ passive approach to coordinate C2, fires and maneuvers during the invasion of Sicily is necessary.
Command and control is a crucial warfighting function that provides authority …show more content…
Commander’s intent is a clear and concise expression of the purpose of the operation and military endstate. It is developed through a deliberate process with an experienced staff in a controlled, centralized environment and is designed to enable decentralized execution. From the beginning, planning Operation Husky lacked command emphasis. Both Eisenhower (Allied Commander) and Alexander (Deputy Allied Commander) failed to provide effective leadership during this critical stage of planning. “Furthering the confusion was the geographic distance between key decision makers and their preoccupation with ongoing operations in Tunisia.” In addition, various plans for Operation Husky were attempted by an inexperienced and provisional staff coined Force 141. A plan was finally developed by Montgomery, a subordinate commander 8th British Army, but lacked any objectives past the amphibious assault of Sicily. “This entire episode highlighted serious weaknesses among Allied Generals and their command relationships.” This inability to provide effective leadership and clear commander’s intent can be attributed to inadequate …show more content…
“If employed properly it assists air, land, maritime and special operation forces to maneuver, control territory, populations, airspace, and key waters.” To ensure proper integration and synchronization, joint fires are initiated during mission analysis and incorporated into decision-making throughout all phases of an operation. Fire support coordination in multinational operations is intensified due to differences in systems; capabilities; and tactics, techniques, and procedures. The Allies’ inability to effectively coordinate joint fires in support of ground forces was evident during Operation
Command and control is a crucial warfighting function that provides authority …show more content…
Commander’s intent is a clear and concise expression of the purpose of the operation and military endstate. It is developed through a deliberate process with an experienced staff in a controlled, centralized environment and is designed to enable decentralized execution. From the beginning, planning Operation Husky lacked command emphasis. Both Eisenhower (Allied Commander) and Alexander (Deputy Allied Commander) failed to provide effective leadership during this critical stage of planning. “Furthering the confusion was the geographic distance between key decision makers and their preoccupation with ongoing operations in Tunisia.” In addition, various plans for Operation Husky were attempted by an inexperienced and provisional staff coined Force 141. A plan was finally developed by Montgomery, a subordinate commander 8th British Army, but lacked any objectives past the amphibious assault of Sicily. “This entire episode highlighted serious weaknesses among Allied Generals and their command relationships.” This inability to provide effective leadership and clear commander’s intent can be attributed to inadequate …show more content…
“If employed properly it assists air, land, maritime and special operation forces to maneuver, control territory, populations, airspace, and key waters.” To ensure proper integration and synchronization, joint fires are initiated during mission analysis and incorporated into decision-making throughout all phases of an operation. Fire support coordination in multinational operations is intensified due to differences in systems; capabilities; and tactics, techniques, and procedures. The Allies’ inability to effectively coordinate joint fires in support of ground forces was evident during Operation