Confronting Challenges to Jointness: Initiatives for Joint Command and Control.
Abstract
Initiatives that place Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) systems on a 'joint' path are assessed against the JCS 'C4I for the Warrior' concept. A basis is made that this concept is a seminal doctrine for command & control in joint operations in that it contains a number of broad operational requirements for C4I systems in support of the CJTF. Also presented are challenges that threaten progress in achieving the objective of 'a seamless, secure, interoperable global C4I network for the Warrior.' The challenges result from changes in strategic focus that place new demands on C4I systems; from an ownership culture reflected in reluctance to give up C4I assets for consolidation and standardization; and from technical interoperability problems. Several initiatives which confront these challenges are examined. DMRD 918, the decision to establish the Defense Information Infrastructure under DISA is of particular interest in that it is the most ambitious step taken toward the interoperable global network. Though the initiatives face significant problems, the momentum toward jointness created by the Goldwater-Nichols Act will cause them to prevail. The C4I system for the Warrior looms on the horizon.... Command and Control, Interoperability, Defense Information Infrastructure
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 18, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA266909
Entities
People
- Jeremiah F. Garretson
Organizations
- Naval War College