O comando e controle em operações navais multinacionais e sua aplicabilidade em operações no combate à pirataria na região do Golfo da Guiné

Abstract

This dissertation investigates the Command and Control (C2) models in multinational naval operations, with a specific focus on their applicability in combating piracy in the Gulf of Guinea region. It analyzes the FTM-UNIFIL (Maritime Task Force of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) and ATALANTA (European Union naval mission off the coast of Somalia) operations, comparing their C2 structures and the effectiveness of their implementations. The research highlights the importance of efficient coordination, interoperability, clear communication, and operational flexibility in complex multinational environments. It identifies the main C2 challenges in the Gulf of Guinea region, including the diversity of contributing forces, variations in training standards and equipment, and bureaucratic complexity that can delay incident response. Based on lessons learned from the analyzed operations, recommendations are proposed to enhance the C2 system in the Gulf of Guinea region. The research concludes that the adoption of an integrated and comprehensive C2 model, similar to that used in UNIFIL and ATALANTA, can significantly strengthen the capacity to respond to maritime threats in the Gulf of Guinea, promoting greater security and stability in the region, and contributing to the protection of maritime routes and economic and geopolitical interests.