Tactical Commanders
Integrated Warfighter
- Exploits real time video/recce products in support of ongoing combat operations.
- Attributes: thorough knowledge of ROE, tactics, doctrine, terminology, code words, msn objectives, and capabilities of engaged forces.
- Can authorize use of lethal force.
- Has participated in the mission planning.
Notes:
The Integrated Warfighter is exploiting real time UAV data to support a current combat operation. This commander must be familiar with the current combat mission since he is very much a part of the package that is executing the mission. It works best if the the commander was involved in the mission planning. Just like the other personnel executing the mission, the commander has to know the ROE, tactics, code words, call-signs, timelines, and capabilities of the engaged forces. The commander has the knowledge and ability to declare hostile targets. An example of this is observing a SAM site or artillery site firing upon blue forces. Through the ROE, visual Identification and knowledge of the plan, the commander is able to declare that target hostile without going through higher authority . This decreases the the response time of weapons on target thus remaining inside the enemy’s decision loop.