Joint Force Quarterly
Abstract
This article examines the evolution of military campaigning from traditional large-scale combat operations to ongoing efforts that shape the global environment and achieve long-term strategic goals. It highlights the role of Combatant Command Campaign Plans (CCPs) in aligning national strategies with operational objectives and addressing modern challenges like cyber, cognitive, and information warfare.
Key topics include the importance of a Combatant Commander’s (CCDR) vision, the integration of global and regional plans, and the use of strategic wargaming to refine approaches. The article also addresses challenges such as delays in guidance, fragmented planning structures, and adapting to dynamic environments.
Finally, it emphasizes the role of educational institutions like the Joint and Combined Warfighting School (JCWS) in preparing planners while stressing the importance of collaboration, adaptability, and joint efforts to maintain U.S. strategic advantage and national security.
Recommended Citation
Mary Bell, Edgar M. Hollandsworth, Thomas J. Snukis, Jeffrey Turner, Luke P. Bellocchi, Nicholas Anthony, Steve Tribble, Chris Botterbusch & Justin D. Harper, "The Art of Campaigning: Joint Planners Working at the Intersections of Everything," Joint Force Quarterly 116 (1st Quarter 2025), 33-43, https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/joint-force-quarterly/vol116/iss4/6.
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