Capstone Internet Policy for the US Air Force
Abstract
Air Force use of the internet, especially via the World Wide Web (WWW or Web), has increased dramatically in recent years. However, Air Force policy for use of this technology has not kept pace with developments, resulting in inconsistent or out-of-date publications at the MAJCOM level and a complete lack of policy at the Air Force level. The combination of literature search, survey, interview, and debate produced several fundamental areas for improvement. This study found that judicious training of the user and network manager could have the most far reaching effect on Air Force internet productivity. By applying commonly understood standards of professionalism and courtesy to issues such as e-mail, the user has already solved many concerns. Off the shelf technologies exist to mitigate the hazard posed by security breaches, while user security awareness will have an immediate effect at no expense. Network managers should energetically advocate the Base Network Control Center concept and funding for simplified and higher capacity networks to meet increased demand from software intensive applications. Notably, presentations as simple as a base-level home page require standardization, as they portray an unmistakable image to a world-wide audience. To address these issues, this project proposed a baseline policy to be incorporated in a future comprehensive Air Force internet policy. Additionally, this project provides a historical background as rationale for the recommended baseline policy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA331998
Entities
People
- Ann M. Matonak
- Carl D. Baner
- James S. Chesnut
- Jon N. Link
- Lani M. Smith
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College