Shpanko M. Comand and control of coalition armed forces in the local wars of the second half of XX - the beginning of XXI century.

The dissertation considers the peculiarities of creation of military and political coalitions and use of joint armed forces in local wars. The essence and dualification of coalition wars are revealed, the evolution of doctrines, strategies and war planning is shown, operational and combat training is reflected. The main attention is focused on control of coalition armed forces in local wars, the essence and peculiares of control are revealed. The recommendations are given concerning the use of experience of the local wars under existing conditions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reform and both command and control imporovement both in conduct of independent combat actions and as part of coalition armed forces.