Network Enabled Fires - A NEC/NCW Use Case
Abstract
Employment of Fires has traditionally been regulated using procedural deconfliction measures. This system is characterized by a lack of flexibility and responsiveness. In addition, the introduction to service of long range artillery and attack helicopters, at the same time as the rise of the maneuverist doctrine, poses significant challenges to the current process. Defining processes that address the challenges will provide a robust, more flexible and efficient means of employing Joint Fires, to Joint ends, across the battlespace. Applying a practical, pragmatic approach to this problem has provided the necessary insight into this militarily significant 'Use Case'. The research has shown that central to the successful implementation of a Joint Fires capability is the provision of Joint, real time situational awareness. This relates not only to force dispositions but also the dynamic, continually changing control measures that need to be implemented. This requirement leads to the concept of a Deep Operations Picture, providing the necessary integrated Situational Awareness. The means of producing a Deep Operations Picture at the operational level of Command is discussed, along with a limited form of Network Centric behavior that is likely to emerge when a Deep Operations Picture is fielded.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA466155
Entities
People
- Alison Reid
- Colin Hagger
- Paul Saunders