Joint All Domain Operations for 2030
Abstract
The US Air Force prides itself on the ability to effectively command and control joint and coalition air forces in all phases of conflict. This pride is based on the Air Operations Center (AOC), which was proven to be effective in the Gulf War and the processes have hardened since that conflict which it was designed for. Unfortunately, the original concept assumed an entrenched enemy in open warfare in support of a pre-planned ground battle. Space and cyber were not factors, and electronic warfare was a simple support function. In 2018 Air Force Director of Current Operations, Brig Gen Chance Saltzman, defined Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) as requiring more than systems in one domain supporting operations in anotherMulti Domain Operations (MDO) [now JADO] are high velocity, operationally agile operationsrequiring seamless, dynamic and continuous integration of capabilities generating effects in and from all domains. GEN Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, has officially designated the Air Force as the lead service on developing JADC2. The Air Force is a natural choice because Airmen are already used to thinking more multi-domain with the natural inclination of Airmen thinking beyond limitations in space and time. That comfort is with air; JADC2 planning will require comfort with all domains.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 07, 2020
- Accession Number
- AD1108170
Entities
People
- Hanna Terino
Organizations
- Air University