Network Centric Warfare and the Bandwidth Limited Platform: Beyond the Engagement

Abstract

Network Centric Warfare (NCW) requires high bandwidth in the minds of many. Yet, many fleet units are limited in their ability to communicate. This will always be the case. There will forever be forces that are at a relative communications disadvantage to others. It can be shown that a network centric combat force best utilizes the available communications capability of each of its elements, however much or little is available. These benefits can be shown in all areas of the Operational Commander's responsibility, not just the tactical engagement of forces. Operational Logistics is examined in detail as an example of the benefits of networking the operating forces, even those with bandwidth limitations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 16, 2000
Accession Number
ADA382111

Entities

People

  • Charles A. Richard

Organizations

  • Naval War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Command And Control
  • Computers
  • Data Links
  • Databases
  • Digital Communications
  • Electronic Mail
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Internet
  • Local Area Networks
  • Logistics
  • Military Operations
  • Mobile Phones
  • Network Protocols
  • Organizational Structure
  • War Colleges
  • Web Browsers

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