Military Review English Edition January-February 2015 | Page 26

beginning of Resolute Support was a firm date that
drove the entire transition process. Conversely, the
ISAF Joint Command elected to transition regional
commands to TAACs only when appropriate systems, structures, and force packages were in place.
Regardless, leaders played a prominent role in guiding
and managing all the transitions, whether imposed or
conditions-based.
Lesson six: battle rhythm. Sixth, transitions affected the ISAF Joint Command’s battle rhythm and planning. To maintain situational awareness, the command
staff and subordinate headquarters briefed every aspect
of the many transitions at battle update briefings each
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