#35 Crucial Questions on Rules Of Engagement (ROE): (Q2/3) Do Commanders Have Discretionary Authority to Change ROE?

This blog will address the second crucial question on Rules of Engagement (ROE) relating to deployed military commanders on operations, and whether or not they have discretionary authority to change or alter their lethal force instructions in any way, as they see fit, based on the conditions on the ground in theatre. 

#6 Managing Multinational Complexity – Command & Control (C²)

#6 Managing Multinational Complexity –  Command & Control (C²)   – Dr Regeena Kingsley   As stated previously, the conduct of multinational warfare is a very complex business. This complexity is inherent in every multinational security operation, being as it is, the activity of war (whether small- or full-scale), conducted by a temporarily-unified body, for a temporary purpose, that comprises a variety of different national actors via disparate military forces.    Command and Control ‘Command and Control’ (C²) systems are crucial to successful management of this inherent complexity within MNOs.  Indeed, according to Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) Lou Marich from the

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