Navy Network-Centric Warfare Concept: Key Programs and Issues for Congress

Abstract

Network-centric warfare (NCW) is a key element of the Department of the Navy's effort to transform itself to meet 21st Century military challenges. NCW focuses on using information technology to link together Navy ships, aircraft, and shore installations into highly integrated networks. NCW could significantly improve U.S. naval capabilities and lead to substantial changes in naval tactics, doctrine, and organization. Key programs for implementing NCW include the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC), the Naval Fires Network (NFN), the IT-2l program, and ForceNet. A related program is the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI). Congress has closely followed and expressed concern for some of these programs, particularly NMCI. This report may be updated if developments warrant.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 30, 2003
Accession Number
ADA477857

Entities

People

  • Ronald O'Rourke

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Defense
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Programs
  • Congress
  • Contracts
  • Cooperative Engagement Capability
  • Data Links
  • Defense Systems
  • Employment
  • Information Operations
  • Information Systems
  • Marine Corps
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Network Centric Warfare
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.