Networked Battle Command Improving Joint Fires for the Combatant Commander

Abstract

This essay recommends a strategy to pursue a successful implementation of networked battle command in order to improve joint fires for the combatant commander. The plan for a global information grid to provide information superiority and decision making is described in the National Military Strategy, Joint Vision 2020, and the Joint Operating Concepts. There are many issues that have to be overcome for this to be successful. These issues are not just the speed in which technology is advancing and the acquisition process, but how the network will be implemented in accordance with doctrine, organization, training, leadership and education, materiel, personnel, and facilities. A successful implementation will result in a robust networked battle command system which will enable joint interdependence. The ability to link systems, platforms, and commanders will enhance joint fires for the combatant commander.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 18, 2005
Accession Number
ADA433679

Entities

People

  • John L. Haithcock

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artillery
  • Battle Management
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Control Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Education
  • Information Exchange
  • Information Systems
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Science
  • Teamwork
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.