Understanding NETCOM and Its Role in the 21st Century
Abstract
In October of 2002, the Army combined two Army level signal support organizations to create the Network Enterprise Technology Command/9th Army Signal Command (NETCOM/9th ASC). The creation of NETCOM/9th ASC is critical to the Army's efforts in the accomplishment of network centric/information dominance goals that directly support transformation efforts. This project examines the reasons why NETCOM/9th ASC was created, reviews its unique organizational structure and mission, and outlines its role in the Army's overarching transformation in the 21st century. Although the research reveals that NETCOM/9th ASC's strategic plans and objectives are nested to support the Army's transformation efforts, the lack of Army senior leader familiarity with this organization could put at risk some of the programs that support the implementation of its strategic plans. Recommendations are offered to address the organization's identity crisis as well as possible resource shortfalls. More importantly, the facts discovered during the research will provide senior/strategic leaders with a broad understanding of this organization and how it impacts Army operations and transformational efforts from the Business Mission Area to the Warfighting Mission Area.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 30, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA469647
Entities
People
- Thomas F. Washer
Organizations
- United States Army War College