Theater Army Command and Control System: An Evaluation of the Requirement and Proposed Solution
Abstract
The Theater Army/Army Component Command (TA/ACC) is a complex organization performing many diverse functions. Its specific organization is dependent upon its geographical location and on the desires of the Unified or Specified Commander-in-Chief to whose command it is assigned. The specific functions performed by the TA/ACC are also dependent upon these factors; however, they are (for the most part) standard, varying only in the degree to which they are performed. The TA/ACC has a requirement for the real time or near-real time exchange of large amounts of information (some of which is classified). This information is exchanged between the TA/ACC's own subordinate organizations, its headquarters staff, and with organizations external to it. In order to effectively exchange required information, and to coordinate the efforts of its diverse subordinate organizations, the TA/ACC requires a powerful, flexible command and control (C2) system. Because the TA/ACC functions are primarily standardized, the C2 system which supports it should also be standardized. However, it should also be tailorable to support the unique requirements of each TA/ACC. This paper will show an analysis of the organization, functions, and C2 system requirements of a TA/ACC, and will set forth the characteristics and architecture for a strawman TA/ACC C2 system. It will then describe the Standard Theater Army Command and Control System (STACCS) , which is the system being developed by the Army for use within the Theater Army. The strawman will then be compared to STACCS, and recommendations will be made as necessary.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 15, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA250861
Entities
People
- Carl H. Bell Iii
Organizations
- United States Army War College