LIGHTSAT Operational Control: Who's in Charge?

Abstract

Theater commanders have a requirement for dedicated, responsive space systems. LIGHTSAT programs are designing their systems to satisfy this requirement. However, the military has done little to resolve the question of LIGHTSAT control responsibility. This paper does not argue the need for LIGHTSATS. Rather it assumes LIGHTSAs will be part of the military's future arsenal. This paper addresses the extent of control the warfighting should have over LIGHTSATs. The resulting concept is a combination of OPCON, TACON, and Supporting Force configurations that offers a practical approach to satisfy the commander's requirement.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 13, 1992
Accession Number
ADA249844

Entities

People

  • Mark N. Webster

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Communication Systems
  • Infrastructure
  • Launch Vehicles
  • Meteorological Satellites
  • Military Personnel
  • Monitoring
  • Payload
  • Security
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • United States Central Command
  • United States Transportation Command
  • Vehicles
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Space