The Modular Command and Control Evaluation Structure (MCES): Applications of and Expansion to C3 Architectural Evaluation

Abstract

MCES was developed as a tool to evaluate C2 systems architectures; more specifically, for the systematic comparison of C2 and C3 architectures. It is a methodology which may be used for evaluation, employing a common structured treatment. The methodology assumes that capabilities of selected C2 systems can be greatly improved by focussing upon both system and procedural changes. By using seven structured steps, a decisionmaker can choose to utilize recommendations made based on information provided to the process, or resubmit to the system for further analysis. Although this evaluation tool is generic in nature, its structure is such that it can be applied to a myriad of systems to study their effectiveness.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA179824

Entities

People

  • Dennis Mensh
  • Ingabee Stone
  • Kevin B. Briggs
  • Pat Gandee
  • Ricki Sweet

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Aircrafts
  • Command And Control
  • Command Centers
  • Databases
  • Defense Systems
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Geographic Regions
  • Information Systems
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Students
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

Technology Areas

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