Rethinking Jointness? The Strategic Value of Jointness in Major Power Competition and Conflict
Journal: RAND Corporation eBooks
Year: 2023

This report examines whether the assumption that jointness—the combination of cross-service activities, capabilities, operations, and organizations that enhances and increases the capabilities of individual services beyond their organic contributions—is valuable to the U.S. military is correct. Understanding which aspects of jointness are most valuable and why can help the Department of Defense compete more effectively against its adversaries.