Goldwater - Nichols laid the foundation for holding field commanders accountable for accomplishing their missions. CINCs run wars and should be held accountable for the results.

Jointness Problems Still Remain

         This overall success cannot obscure the fact that much remains to be done to continue fostering jointness. The services' attitude about combined operations have improved. But, Operation Desert Storm revealed a reluctance by some to fully integrate their forces and equipment. For example, as discussed above, the Marines were unwilling to leave all their fixed - wing aircraft at the disposal of the JFACC staff for use in the Air Tasking Order.

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