The 21st Century JAOC: Virtual, Modular, Responsive

Abstract

The concept of the Joint Air Operations Center (JAOC) began in World War II, when Allied forces realized the inherent weakness of parceling airpower assets in direct support of ground commanders. Since then, the JAOC has been evolving in response to practical concerns in other conflicts as well as joint doctrine. The current system, therefore, is less a product of efficient design than it is a reflection of the way the services have always done business. This report examines the JAOC concept in light of current joint doctrine as well as current and near-future technologies in an effort to re-tool the organization along more efficient, modular lines. By capitalizing on reachback to CONUS or HQ for many functions, the organization can be drastically streamlined. Additionally, by making use of emerging web-based technologies, the air tasking cycle can be reduced and made much more dynamic and responsive. Finally, since nothing can be implemented in a vacuum, limiting factors-service rivalries, training requirements, and JFC buy-in-are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 05, 2001
Accession Number
ADA389778

Entities

People

  • Johnathan B. Hughes

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Assembly
  • Assembly Lines
  • Combat Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Second World War
  • Training
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies