Network Centric Warfare: Does Funding Priorities Support the Strategy?
Abstract
Network Centric Warfare is a central component of the Defense Department's transformation initiatives. It continues the journey of transforming the military services into joint capabilities-based formations for meeting the challenges of the 21st Century. The following analysis provides a microscopic slice of the Defense Department's transformational concepts for the military. The Army's Future Combat System serves as an excellent case study for reviewing some key elements of defense transformation and the feasibility of funding network centric operations. This paper examines issues with the processes for obtaining the necessary resources to include the complexities of transforming a military service. Finally the paper provides recommendations on ensuring the successful implementation of the transformation objectives. While the Military Departments are updating their operational constructs toward Network Centric Warfare Vision the funding debates reflect a significant gap in obtaining the necessary resources for full implementation. In essence Network Centric Warfare is struggling for valuable resources and may falter due to the de-synchronization of intra-dependent programs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 15, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA449235
Entities
People
- Robbie L. Mosley
Organizations
- United States Army War College