Interoperability: A Desert Storm Case Study

Abstract

General Powell's ambitious vision statement, in July 1992, heralded a new era for interoperability: an era of budget cuts, multinational services, and public clamor for congressional efficiency. At the same time, specialized, regionally based conflicts took the place of vast ocean and huge land-mass battlefields. Interoperability has many facets. Its definition encompasses two radio talking to each other, an Ocean Venture exercise, hardware and software matching, and cross-service training. It is 'equipment, procedures, doctrine, and training' and 'the ability of people, organizations, and equipment to operate together effectively'.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA271674

Entities

People

  • Carl R. Jones
  • Sterling D. Sessions

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Communication Systems
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Data Links
  • Data Transmission
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Information Systems
  • Military Science
  • Multiple Access
  • National Security
  • Satellite Communications
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.