PURPOSE
The purpose of the flag level Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC)
Flag Course is to develop a network of leaders, focused on the operational level,
in support of cooperation in the theater, oriented toward maritime security. It
serves as a forum to develop and deepen relationships based upon trust and confidence
among stakeholders/nations in the framework of regional challenges. It also helps
to evolve the Combined Maritime Command and Control concepts and mechanisms, while
advancing the understanding of those security issues facing participating nations.
DISCUSSION
The CFMCC Flag Course provides executive-level Attendees with the background and
the perspective to effectively and efficiently integrate unique maritime capabilities
within the combined force, in support of the objectives of the combined force (while
recognizing the possibility of competing national objectives of participating nations).
In addition to international Naval attendees, U.S. attendees come from each of the
military services, to include the US Coast Guard, as selected by their service headquarters.
As the senior executive component of the Navy's Professional Military Education
(PME) continuum, and part of the senior joint PME continuum, the CFMCC Flag Course
addresses the practical challenges confronting the maritime operational commander.
Actual regional concerns, and the CFMCC capabilities to address those concerns,
are the basis for course discussions and study. Further, the course considers existing
CFMCC concepts and doctrine, operational-level capabilities, command and control
processes and applications, and the considerations and expectations of the combined
force commander as well as supporting functional component commanders.
Senior mentors (retired 3 and 4 star Naval officers) ensure course and session objectives
are met. The course is based upon the principles of transparency, non-attribution,
and mutual respect for participants to provide a comfortable forum for open discussion
of issues to facilitate a better understanding of the various perspectives involved
in a combined force. The course also brings in experienced subject matter experts
as session instructors to develop perspectives necessary to effectively employ naval
forces as a joint, coalition, or interagency environment.
SCHEDULE
The next CFMCC Flag Course is planned for July 21-25, 2008 in Naples, Italy.
Information about the Joint Force Maritime Component Commander
(JFMCC) Flag Course is available at the following website:
JFMCC Flag Course
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Purpose: Improve the effectiveness of senior leaders (Flag and General Officers)
who routinely function together at the operational level of command and control.
Objectives
- Develop and deepen relationships based on trust and confidence among partner nations
in the framework of regional challenges.
- Serve as a forum to evolve Combined Maritime Command and Control concepts and mechanisms,
and eliminate impediments to effective coordination
- Advance the understanding of those security issues facing participating nations.
- To provide a forum for open and candid discussion, this course is based upon the
principles of transparency, non-attribution, and mutual respect.
For further information about this course and to obtain passwords, please send e-mail
to the
CFMCC Flag Course Support Coordinator.
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