Data Fusion as Software Solution for 2018 OIR Lessons Learned and JADC2

Abstract

Reports from the Air Force Lessons Learned (AFLL) agency educate and correct deficiencies from occurring again. Education dissuades history from negatively repeating itself, however, recommendations have a way of supporting change and inspire result-based efforts that change for the better. Those that research and compile information for distribution and submit recommendations are true professionals, but not everyone on these teams have all the answers. Out of the analyzed 2018 Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) directed report, this research paper shows that there were a few missed opportunities using data fusion or software solutions. Data fusion or software solutions could have solved challenging issues for the Air Force during Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR) in 2018, but these solutions have since integrated into current forward operations. This research was not only to provide if there were any solutions that the AFLL team missed, but also how it can enhance Multi-Domain or Joint all Domain Command and Control (MDC2/JADC2). Since MDC2/JADC2 is a high emphasis topic, this research fell behind other agencies working further and faster than anyone could keep up with. Instead of staying on the innovative and cutting edge, the research below captures relevant opportunities that any Airman could read, attend, or engage with, to broaden their own education. Some concepts and recommendations may already be occurring among senior leaders that are keen on preparing today for tomorrows conflict. However, this paper will highlight the myriad of organizations that are attempting to develop, train, and enhance current data fusion or software solutions for the warfighter. If no one has a grasp on data fusion or what it provides, I hope this can increase a knowledge base and enhance software solutions instead of hardware solutions for data integration and sharing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 27, 2020
Accession Number
AD1107494

Entities

People

  • Brent N. Harms

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Intelligence Computing
  • Combat Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Data Fusion
  • Data Links
  • Databases
  • Detectors
  • Information Science
  • Information Systems
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Applications
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Open Source Intelligence
  • United States
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Educational Psychology
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control