Enabling Net-Centric Operations
Abstract
The early days of the 21st century reinforced what the nation already was beginning to understand. We have entered an era of uncertainty. The challenges to national security and global stability will vary greatly. They will involve asymmetric operations, a wide range of partners, compressed timelines, world-wide visibility, and non-state enemies who seek to destroy our free way of life. Succeeding in this new strategic environment requires levels of responsiveness and agility never before demanded of our forces. Our forces must move from a peacetime tempo, to a wartime sense of urgency. They must adjust to an era of surprise and uncertainty, and leave behind the reasonable predictability of the past. Given the uncertainties of the new era, we must be able to respond to crises,as well as be proactive and shape the future. Unlike the static defense and garrison forces of the Post Cold War, we must become accustomed to mobile, expeditionary operations. Most important, we must transform our emphasis on ships, guns, tanks, and planes,and instead focus on information, knowledge and timely, actionable intelligence. In snort, we must move from our Industrial Age mindset, and transform to a 21st century force. Our path lies in our ability to conduct Net-Centric Operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA481757
Entities
Organizations
- United States Department of Defense