Joint Command and Control - Search for the Holy Grail

Abstract

Joint command and control (C2) is essential for joint forces to work effectively in low-intensity conflicts or in global nuclear war. C2 process functions are the same for all warfare levels and C2 systems to support them are generically similar. Much of the recent criticism of joint C2 systems has concentrated on equipment interoperability and fixes but relatively little attention has been given to C2 process, the impact of the process on a C2 system or the resultant effect of specific communications requirements. This paper explains essential elements of the C2 process and relates the process functions to C2 systems requirements. Specific procedural enhancements and adjustments to existing C2 systems are provided that can significantly improve C2 interoperability (and, therefore, combat effectiveness) for joint and combined operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA202047

Entities

People

  • Robert J. Brooks

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Battlefields
  • Command And Control
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Hard Copy
  • Military Science
  • Navies (Foreign)
  • Radio Frequency
  • Students
  • Training
  • Universities
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

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