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IMPROVING ARMY PLANNING FOR FUTURE MULTINATIONAL COALITION OPERATIONS, Thomas S. Szayna, Frances M. Lussier, Krista Magras, Olga Oliker, Michele Zanini, Robert Howe, Rand, Santa Monica, CA, 2001, 346 pages, $25.00.
In this book, the authors' thesis is that a more effective mechanism to manage Army resources for international activities (IA) is necessary to enable a more efficient prioritization of multinational force compatibility (MFC) efforts that contribute to the successful planning and conduct of combined operations. The study, conducted by Rand analysts, supports Department of the Army (DA) IA planning intended to enhance ground coalition operations. The authors identify better administrative mechanisms and processes with which to develop an empirically based, long-term MFC plan.
A large portion of the publication is dedicated to regionally organized, graphic and concisely worded country evaluations indicating each state's proclivity to participate with...