Flight Plan Toward a Department of Defense Strategy to Operationalize and Integrate Global Network Operations (NetOps)
Abstract
Assured timely and relevant information is critical to effective warfighting. Global Network Operations (NetOps) provides the construct to provide this information to the right person at the right time ideally in the right context. A DoD strategy to operationalize and integrate Global NetOps is necessary to set the proper direction and assimilate warfighting information ends ways and means. NetOps strategy must include well defined roles and responsibilities for all major elements a single effective command and control structure with proper governance required resources common understanding among all services and agencies and integration into the full spectrum of DoD operations. The NetOps strategy should nest directly within national-level strategies including the National Military Strategy and National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace. In addition DoD must take action to develop a common set of NetOps goals and objectives manage NetOps as an operational weapons system provide the Commander U.S. Strategic Command authority and responsibility over all DoD NetOps funding and programs and establish a directing NetOps Council with flag officer representation from all combatant commands services and defense agencies. The end result is a construct to enable transformational joint operations concepts facilitate network centric operations and ensure DoD continues to optimize warfighting capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 10, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA448738
Entities
People
- John M. Odey
Organizations
- United States Army War College