Information, Technology, and the Center of Gravity.

Abstract

The American 'way of war' emphasizes overwhelming force and advanced technology. Unfortunately, these factors may not be decisive in every type of conflict. Information and technology remain tools with limitations that are not fully recognized. Information systems are enhancing command and control as well as target acquisition. However, reliance on these tools limits the opportunity for operational innovation and obscures the use of planning tools. The center of gravity concept is limited by service perceptions and differing definitions. Common understanding of these tools of war would enhance their utility and help the United States fight better in the future.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 14, 1996
Accession Number
ADA310922

Entities

People

  • Jeffrey A. Harley

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Center Of Gravity
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Gravity
  • Information Systems
  • Perception
  • Target Acquisition
  • United States

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

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