Effects Based Approach to Coalition Operations: A Canadian Perspective

Abstract : This paper explores the evolving Canadian response to the imperative of an integrated approach to security and defense from the perspective of the Canadian Forces. It focuses on an emerging vision of an Effects Based Approach to security and defense supported by Enhanced Interoperability, which, if implemented, will likely enhance any future Canadian contributions to a coalition. In addition to addressing organizational issues associated with this approach, such as the nature of Command and Leadership, network-enabling technologies aimed at moving our military into the information age are also addressed.