Airpower Command and Control: Evolution of the Air and Space Operations Center as a Weapon System

Abstract

The primary purpose of this paper is to analyze the current direction of the AF Chief of Staff (CSAF) on the legitimacy of the AOC as a weapon system. The first step in this analysis process is to look at the evolution of the AOC and current construct as directed by the CSAF. The manning and training for the AOC is the focus of this research. Additionally this paper will address any issues or concerns in the development of the AOC as a weapon system. Finally the analysis will provide an overall assessment and recommendation to determine if the AOC as a weapon system meets the demands of a capabilities-based approach in the 21st century.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 19, 2004
Accession Number
ADA423705

Entities

People

  • Joseph H. Justice Iii

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Combat Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Employment
  • Military Force Levels
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Space Operations
  • Students
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapon Systems

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Strategic Security Studies

Technology Areas

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