Multinational operations

Question 1

SOB: Identify the two chains of command of forces participating in a Multinational Organization (MNO)

Answer 1

National and Multinational chain of command

Question 2

SOB: List the differences between a coalition and an alliance.

Answer 2

Alliance: the relationship that results from a formal agreement between two or more nations for a broad, long-term objective that further the common interests of the members
Coalition: Typically ad-hoc: formed by different nations, often with different objectives; usually for a single problem or issue; while addressing a narrow sector of common interest.

Question 3

Recall the three types of MNO organizational structures.

Answer 3

Parallel Command Structure: Each coalition member has its own command chain working in parallel with the other
Lead-nation Command Structure: Exists when one nation, usually the one with the preponderance of assets and C2 capability, is responsible for the direction and synchronization of MNF’s of which each on has its own commander
Integrated Command Structure: Single commander with a multinational staff representative of the alliance member nations.