Analysing Command Challenges Using the Command and Control Framework: Pilot Study Results

Abstract

This paper describes a pilot study in which we explored the utility of the Pigeau-McCann framework for command and control for analyzing real-world military command challenges. The framework is a reconceptualization of command, control and C2 that is intended to provide a comprehensive and consistent base both for the scientific investigation of C2 and for the development of military C2 policy and doctrine. The study involved a preliminary assessment of the explanatory power of the framework in the context of actual situations in which military personnel confronted operational challenges. The results endorse the value of the framework as an approach for categorizing and quantifying significant aspects of command, of control and of C2. In addition, several areas were identified for improving the procedure used for analysis of the challenges. With refinement, the tool has strong potential to be used by the military to understand challenging C2 situations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA412190

Entities

People

  • Allan English
  • Carol Mccann
  • Ross Pigeau

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Command And Control
  • Doctrine
  • Employment
  • Language
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Military Training
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personality
  • Personnel Management
  • Pilot Studies
  • Psychology
  • Situational Awareness
  • Training

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control