Jointness, Pensamento Conjunto e Conjuntez: Estudo Comparativo do Processo de Reforma do Exército Estadunidense (1973-1991) e a Modernização da Estrutura Militar Brasileira (1999-2020)

Abstract

This article aims to present the Jointness as a relevant tool for the integration of the Armed Forces in the process of restructuring the U.S. Army (1973-1991), and whether this process could serve as a reference for the modernization of the Brazilian military structure, initiated from the creation of the Ministry of Defense (1999), considering the historical and geopolitical contexts. The methodology used was a comparative study. First, the concept of Jointness is discussed, then the first case study from chapter one of the book Certain Victory (SCALES JR., 1994) is presented. Next, the historical evolution of the Brazilian Military Structure, its relationship with the USA and the ethos of each Service is presented. Then, a PND and END view, the insertion of Brazil in its strategic environment are discussed, and the Joint Doctrine and the South American Conjuntez are discussed in order to finally delimit the concept of Joint Thinking. As a result of this research effort, we highlight the evaluation of the evolutionary stage of the Brazilian Joint Culture and the insertion of the concept of Joint Thinking at the Strategic level. We conclude that it is possible to use partially the U.S. model analyzed in order to catalyze the Brazilian evolution process, suggesting, as Lines of Action, the creation of a Joint Training Center and the institution of a Joint Qualification Program for Senior Officers.