Organizing for Information Warfare at the Geographic Combatant Commands: Lessons from the United States Central Command Joint Effects Process

Abstract

Information power is increasingly recognized as a critical source of national power and akey component of military operations. Between 2020 and 2023, U.S. Central Command(USCENTCOM) made changes to better integrate information and information warfare issues into its battle rhythm. Battle rhythm refers to the day-to-day planning, coordination,and integration of a geographic combatant command (GCC). These activities rely on cross functional staff integration groups, referred to as boards, bureaus, centers, cells, and working groups (B2C2WG) and operational planning teams (OPTs). The meetings and processes generated by the B2C2WG are part of a commands routine cycle of command and staff activities that synchronize current and future operations (CUOPS and FUOPS).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 13, 2024
Accession Number
AD1228190

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  • Alyssa Demus
  • Christopher Edward Paul
  • Erik Van Hegewald
  • Michael Schwille
  • Stephen Webber

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  • RAND Corporation

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  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Systems Analysis and Design