JADC2 in Distributed Operations
Abstract
The challenge of having a force posture survivable against the myriad of threats posed by a near-peer threat is very significant. The constant communication and relative sanctuary of airbases will fade into memory. Our forces will survive through dispersion, adaptation, and movement. In this environment, it will be critical for dispersed forces to be able to operate without any contact with the Air Operations Center (AOC) for extended periods of time. Therefore, Joint Force Commanders will need to provide Mission Tasking Orders (MTOs) to enable Joint Sector Air Commanders and Air Expeditionary (AEW) Commanders to continue operations for days at a time in flexible manner. At the AEW level, A2 and A3 divisions will need to be able to accomplish the functions normally provided by the AOC, such as Target Effects Team and Master Air Attack Planning Teams. Intelligence personnel at this level will also need to be deployed to drop-in bases as required to assist in continuing operations. Commanders from the AEW to the Flight level will need to be empowered with genuine authority to conduct decentralized control in execution for days or weeks at a time, and communication methods will vary and adapt in order to pass information up and down the chain of command. Integration with the Joint Force will require prior planning and direction in MTOs and unit-level commanders will rely heavily on embedded Liaison Officers (LNOs) for communication and coordination. Finally, the command role of the Air Battle Manager will increase significantly in a degraded communications environment to the point of force packaging and assigning targets.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 06, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1108164
Entities
People
- Kyle Fitle
Organizations
- Air University