The JFACC in a Network Centric World
Abstract
The current Joint Forces Air Component Command (JFACC) command and control (C2) structure is rapidly becoming cumbersome and unable to meet the challenges of modern warfare. The infrastructure and manning required to meet the needs of command and control of the air are too large. The current processes involved in the control of air assets are excessively lengthy and unresponsive. These processes limit the flexibility and speed of modern aircraft and sensors. Network Centric Warfare (NCW) holds the promise of mitigating many of the current shortfalls in the system. Through networking and reachback principles, NCW will allow geographically dislocated entities to function as one organization. This ability enables JFACC staffs to become more agile and adaptable. it also facilitates the distribution of control to decision makers who can rapidly analyze, decide and act in given situations, thereby enabling a pace of operations not previously possible.. All of this will allow the JFACC to more efficiently and effectively employ airpower than ever before.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 05, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA389589
Entities
People
- Al Woodcock
Organizations
- Naval War College