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ato’s transition to so-called ‘multi-domain operations’ (MDO) marks a profound change in how the alliance approaches command and control. That may sound like just another military buzzword – but its impact on the bloc’s future strategy is actually substantial. After all, the transformation represents a fundamental change in how military operations are planned, executed and managed across the alliance. To truly grasp the significance of this shift, it’s therefore essential to look beyond the theory, and understand its practical implications for military operations.
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Nato, a recent press release announced, is transforming into a ‘multi-domain operations’ organisation. Beyond the military buzzwords, however, what does this mean for command and control across the alliance? Part of the answer involves moving away from the current commander-centric approach to leadership, instead giving more lateral to troops on the ground. That’s echoed by new technology, with 5G and AI allowing the deployment of fl exible mobile command posts and handheld devices. Phoebe Galbraith investigates, speaking to Brigadier General Jarmo Vähätiitto, chief of the C5 Division at the Finnish Defence Command, to understand what all this could mean for operations on the ground.
Historically, Nato’s command and control structure has been heavily reliant on a commander-centric model. “The traditional approach to C2 (command and control) has been focused on exercising the authority of an operating commander over the assigned forces in order to achieve the desired operational goal,” explains Brigadier General Jarmo Vähätiitto, chief of the C5 Division at the Finnish Defence Command. This approach has been the bedrock of military leadership for decades, ensuring a clear chain of command and centralised decision-making and, stresses Vähätiitto, this certainly remains valid. Yet the evolving nature of
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