Forcing Goldwater-Nichols to the Grassroots

Given current and programmed force structure, there exists the ability to optimize joint force capabilities for crisis response contingency operations through the development of integrated forces packages and dedicated joint training at the operational level. Research investigates current and projected joint training opportunities, both planned and ad hoc, analyzes their impacts on crisis response operations by comparing several recent contingency operations, and offer possible avenues for future training which will improve overall joint warfighting capability.