Information and the Future of Battle Command
Abstract
The purpose of this monograph is to examine information flow and problems at battalion and brigade levels and how it effects battle command. The primary research question is: Will the digitization of the battlefield and the resultant information dominance effect battle command at the brigade and battalion levels? This monograph concludes that the digitization is not alleviating the problems with information management experienced at brigade and battalion levels. This monograph examines the current issues with information flow at brigade and battalion levels by studying observations from the National Training Centers and experiences during Desert Storm. The monograph studies how commanders and staffs process information and the resultant effects on decision making. The monograph briefly studies the current digitization initiatives and tries to determine their impact on information processing. Digitization and increased technology provide the commander and staff with an exponential increase of information. It is critical that the commander identify what information he needs in order to make decisions or change his vision of the battlefield. Improvements in information processing will not alleviate uncertainty on the battlefield. Technology will not take the art out of battle command.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 22, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA331389
Entities
People
- Karen L. Sinclair
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College