Getting the Best Out of Joint Warfighter Development

Authors

Charles Davis, Dean of Faculty and Academic Programs at the Joint Forces Staff College
Jeffrey Turner, Department of Defense contractor supporting the Joint Staff and was previously a Professor of Writing and Communication at the Joint Forces Staff College
Mary Bell, Dean of the Beacom College of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Dakota State University and was previously a Joint Advanced Warfighting School faculty member

Abstract

The article explores whether the Department of Defense (DoD) is producing optimal joint warfighters for U.S. military operations. Joint warfighting, crucial for conducting effective joint operations, requires leaders with a joint mindset. The development of skilled joint warfighters hinges on three key elements: balanced Service representation, experienced faculty, and a rigorous curriculum. The Joint Advanced Warfighting School (JAWS) at the National Defense University exemplifies this integration, emphasizing proportional Service representation, faculty with extensive joint experience, and practical exercises to foster collaboration and interdependence. The article stresses the increasing need for joint warfighters capable of planning and executing complex, multidomain operations.

Recommended Citation

Charles Davis, Jeffrey Turner & Mary Bell, "Getting the Best Out of Joint Warfighter Development," Joint Force Quarterly 113 (2nd Quarter 2024), https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/joint-force-quarterly/vol113/iss1/3.