The BORG: Network Centric Operations
Abstract
The National Defense Strategy lists eight desired capabilities and attributes of our joint force. Conducting Network Centric Operations (NCO) is one of the eight capabilities providing the Department of Defense transformation focus. Despite academic guidance from the Information Superiority Metrics Working Group (ISMWG), and published goals and objectives from the Joint Staff, a key player remains in the background -- the Geographic Combatant Commander (CCDR). As a result of the Unified Command Plans 2002 thru 2006, there have been several organizational changes which include the Commander, DISA, as JTF-GNO under USSTRATCOM, to lead the Department of Defense to a Net-Centric Environment. This paper defines the components of NCO, but concentrates on three dimensions in the information domain to show, using six cases, that the CCDR is needed with DISA's regional Theater Network Center (TNC) as part of the Geographic Combatant Command's (GCC's) team to operationalize NCO. The paper draws a conclusion that the CCDRs are the players who can develop a joint professional net-centric force, by influencing the future of Service Component platforms (physical domain), but most importantly providing the network-value leadership to shape the information domain. Finally, the paper recommends changes to the current NetOps structure to make the TNC the execution arm of the CCDR for net-centric operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 23, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA463661
Entities
People
- Michelle M. Fraley
Organizations
- Naval War College