Command & Control Structures for Space and Information Operations in a Joint Command

Abstract

This research develops two products for aiding a Joint Force Commander (JFC) tasked with developing command and control (C2) structures for space and information operation (IO) capabilities within a joint force. The first product is a decision matrix based upon two ideas essential to command and control. The first idea is that knowing the level of desired effect, that is, a strategic, operational, or tactical effect produced by space or IO functions is critical to the C2 structure. The second idea is that the JFC must determine which is more important, the integration of functional capabilities into a single mission oriented team or the preservation of functional identities due to high demand/low density resources, the need to preserve critical functional expertise, or other related reasons which drive functional organizations. The second product of this research is a proposed core set of C2 structures across the three levels of command that can be adapted to the situation confronting a JFC. The core C2 structures lean toward the idea that space and IO be integrated with service capabilities in all Defense Departments rather than segregated into combatant commands or functional components independent from existing service organizations. The decision matrix and core C2 structures are based upon my analysis of service and joint doctrine and a case study I conducted on CENTCOMs employment of forces while conducting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA420647

Entities

People

  • Randall L. White

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Command And Control
  • Computer Networks
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Department Of Defense
  • Information Operations
  • Marine Corps
  • Marine Corps Operations
  • Unified Combatant Commands
  • United States
  • United States Central Command
  • United States Transportation Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

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

Technology Areas

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