NEW MISSIONS AND SCENARIOS FOR ARMED FORCES AND ITS IMPLICATIONS IN CIVIL – MILITARY RELATIONS

Abstract

The transformations in the area of security and defense, and the complexity of the context in which the armed forces operate, had demanded to a closer political and military leadership over the conduct of operations, along with a more intense and specialized civil – military interaction, as a key factor to face uncertainty and ambiguity that characterizes the current operational environment. This fact has brought up some worries due to the possible military interference in the political area, especially within the circumstances of complex military operations in the tactical field, as well as, the civil expertise to exert the normal authority and leadership in civil -military relations and to assume the responsibility of their decisions.

The author analyses the changes that had occurred in missions and contexts where the armed forces are being employed, and from that, addresses the demands this new situation imposes to the civilian and military leaders; at the same time addresses the need to move forward in the design of relations and work procedures formulas, more explicit and institutionalized that may contribute to facilitate a better interaction able to add value to the decision – making process, in a coherent framework within the civil – military relations principles.