Examining the Director of Mobility Forces' Role in the Command and Control of Air Mobility Assets during Humanitarian Relief Operations

ISBN: 1288409095

Author: Bush, Timothy E

Condition: New

The USAF is tasked to support contingency operations around the world. These operations range from major theater wars to humanitarian relief operations (HUMRO). Air Force doctrine recommends a command and control (C2) structure that permits the same organizational concept to be used throughout the spectrum of conflict, tailored to suit the specific operational objectives of a Joint Task Force (JTF). The Director of Mobility Forces' (DIRMOBFOR) purpose is to facilitate a smooth air mobility flow into, out of, and around an area of operations for the Joint Forces Air Component Commander or the JTF Commander. In a mobility centric operation such as HUMRO, the DIRMOBFOR's role is essential to shape the operation's C2 and to bridge the C2 gap between strategic air mobility forces based in the continental US and theater based air mobility forces. The paper examines the C2 of air mobility forces during Operations Support Hope, Fuerte Apoyo, and Atlas Response to better understand the role that the DIRMOBFOR plays in HUMRO.