The UAV and the Operational Commander

Abstract

This paper will address the UAV's evolution into a valuable asset for the operational commander. The writer argues that the integration of UAV sensor data into a common network was pivotal in underscoring the UAV's ability to support the operational commander. The UAV has improved and continues to improve the operational commander's capabilities. Today's UAV has the capability to enhance operational command and control (C2) by improving the commander's battle space awareness. The operational commander's ability to plan, sequence, synchronize and orchestrate joint and combined activities is enhanced by UAV technologies. This paper will explore the UAV's impact on the operational commander using a past and present approach. It will provide the reader with a brief history of the UAV and its current capabilities. It will explore the UAV's recent operational and C2 contributions in both Bosnia and Kosovo. And finally, it will take a speculative look at how the UAV can provide the operational commander with the ability to support operational functions.

Document Details

• Document Type: Technical Report
• Publication Date: Feb 04, 2002
• Accession Number: ADA402213

Entities

People

• Michael A. Tluchowski

Organizations

• Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Air Platforms
• Autonomy
• C4I
• Sensors
• Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Air Force
• Aircrafts
• Command And Control
• Control Systems
• Ground Control Stations
• Intelligence Collection
• Intelligence Cycle
• Military Operations
• Psychological Operations
• Reconnaissance
• Situational Awareness
• Surveillance
• Technical Intelligence
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
• Vertical Takeoff Aircraft
• War Colleges
• Warfare

Readers

• Aerial Unmanned Vehicle Swarm Micro Periodontal Dentistry.
• Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.

Technology Areas

• Fully Networked C3
• Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
• Space
• Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers