Application of NCO Conceptual Framework to US/UK Coalition Combat Operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom

Abstract

Research objectives: Assess the effectiveness of a networked force relative to a non-networked comparator utilizing the NCO Conceptual Framework as the vehicle for research; Identify levels of effectiveness related to the degree of networking; Evaluate the following hypothesis: During Operation TELIC/IRAQI FREEDOM, the direct accessibility to network centric operations (NCO) capabilities by UK and US units provided: Improved individual sense-making; Enhanced the quality of interactions; Improved shared sense-making; Increased mission effectiveness & relative to previous operations and training without NCO capabilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 15, 2004
Accession Number
ADA466123

Entities

People

  • Greg Boehmer
  • Ian Mcdougall

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Case Studies
  • Combat Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Communication Systems
  • Consistency
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Deployment
  • Electronic Messaging
  • Ground Stations
  • Iraqi-War
  • Joint Military Activities
  • L Band
  • Line Of Sight
  • Operational Effectiveness
  • Situational Awareness
  • Training
  • Warfare

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