Conceptual, Organisational and Relational Approaches to Multi-Domain Operations

Abstract

Military changes and transformations over the past decade have highlighted the rise of competitive manifestations of state actors with complex global claims to counter the normal economic and military conduct of the world’s greatest power. To this end, US military specialists have developed the concept of “Multi-Domain Operations (MDO)” to implement all the requirements of countering the complex competitive actions of US adversaries globally. This study provides a theoretical approach with applied impact, specific to the military operational sphere, containing information and reference data, revealed in a logical structural flow, centred on conceptual, organisational and relational elements specific to Multi-Domain Operations designed and implemented by the armed forces of the United States of America. The objective of the study is to highlight, from a theoretical point of view, with practical implications and a focus on modernity, the effectiveness and operational efficiency of the military organizations formed to act to implement the MDO concept. This objective has led to the scientific analysis and interpretation of a relevant approach aimed at highlighting the role and importance of MDO, as well as the organisational structures suitable for the implementation of the concept for the purpose of decisional and actional strengthening of joint (assembled) forces operational in areas/theatres of operations on national territory or in the area of national and/or NATO interest. In addition, this research will increase the number of specialised sources that can be used for future research in this field of interest.