The Impact of Emerging Technology

Abstract

As a result of the modernization of C2 systems, the operational commander is faced with changing his approach to the historic functions of intelligence and C2. The question arises, is a change required? The operational functions performed by a CINC in today's military can still be carried out in a historic manner in the dynamic environment of emerging technology. Instant information should not be confused with instant intelligence. The CINC does not need second by second information systems unless it provides strategic or operational significance. The value of utilizing this technology demands risk versus reward analysis considerations. Emerging technological advances of today's military should not be discarded simply for the sake of keeping the status quo. The advances should be evaluated and applied at the appropriate level once a value-added determination has been assessed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 16, 2000
Accession Number
ADA381663

Entities

People

  • Michael Groody

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Command And Control
  • Emerging Technology
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Navy
  • Radar
  • Security
  • Situational Awareness
  • Surveillance
  • Task Forces
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.