Canvassing for Combat: Identifying and Leveraging Informal Networks in the Megacity

Abstract

The skeleton and sinew of a modern megacity is a combination of brick-and-mortar infrastructure and the informal social networks that support it. Using social media and smart phones, U.S. forces can create a map of both the physical infrastructure and the informal social networks supporting it before initial entry. These social networks, once identified, can be protected and supported at comparatively low cost in manpower and time with minimal impact on the civilian population.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 21, 2014
Accession Number
AD1176014

Entities

People

  • Jared W. Samuelson

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Affairs
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Internet
  • Joint Military Activities
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • Mobile Phones
  • New York
  • Online Communications
  • Remote Sensing
  • Social Media
  • Social Networking Services
  • Social Networks
  • Synthetic Aperture Radar

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