Network-Centric Commander's Intent: The Key to Network-Centric

Abstract

There are many views about how the still-developing concept of Network-Centric Warfare will transform our U.S. military. Operational commanders, leading military forces at the operational level of war, will remain relevant and essential to the effective conduct of Network-Centric Warfare. The key question is how an operational commander can effectively command his dispersed and decentralized forces while taking advantage of the capabilities offered by Network-Centric Warfare. A formal statement of clear, concise Commander's Intent is currently the primary means by which operational commanders guide the effective warfighting of their subordinate commands. A revised and improved style of Commander's Intent that capitalizes on new capabilities will be essential to effective Network-Centric Warfare.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 16, 2003
Accession Number
ADA420277

Entities

People

  • David S. Neely

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Command And Control
  • Commerce
  • Communication Networks
  • Department Of Defense
  • Information Operations
  • Infrastructure
  • Joint Military Activities
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Network Centric Warfare
  • Networks
  • Situational Awareness
  • Training
  • Voice Communications
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.