Internal communications functions in military organizational systems

Abstract

Internal communications functions in military organizational systems are multidisciplinary, polyvalent and interconnected. The paper deals with the identification and definition of the most important functions of internal communications in military organizational systems. The paper gives an overview of each function individually and highlights their importance, respecting the complexity and all the specifics of military organizational systems. Cherishing and developing internal communications in military organizational systems is a strategic task of military leaders at all levels of command and control. Effective internal communications is a valuable investment in human resources and long-term business results. It is also a powerful shield for soldiers against rumours, numerous problems and dilemmas. Effective internal communications arms all actors in the chain of command and control with the most powerful weapons, and that is information and knowledge. Its ontological component is particularly emphasized in the paper because internal communications motivates, strengthens the soul of soldiers and is a necessary substance in developing a sense of duty and responsibility. To command and control means to communicate. Investing in internal communications is investing in the efficient functioning of military organizational systems.