Multiply By 10 - Divide By 9. Is Technology A Force Multiplier or Force Divider in Joint Combat Operations?

Abstract

Technology has afforded the Joint Force Commanders many capabilities in achieving their objectives. Technology has definitely been an enabler and is continually looked upon to add more to the fight, mostly by adding more technology. However, the addition of technology comes with risks that if not addressed correctly will have a negative impact on force design and employment, especially in combat operations. The paper primarily addresses information technology (IT), however, it does not exclude technology as a whole since it is all inclusive. The paper addresses three particular areas where IT has made a significant impact on how forces are or can be designed and used, such as the insertion of media personnel with combat forces; information warfare and information operations; and trading bodies for technology. These three areas have great potential for JFCs as they conduct the business of war, and likewise have the potential for being great problems for JFCs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 06, 2003
Accession Number
ADA420179

Entities

People

  • Ann Jackson

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Commerce
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Information Operations
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Information Warfare
  • Iraqi-War
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Systems Analysis and Design