Network Science: Observations from the Omni Fusion 2007 Digital Warfighter Exercise Simulation Experiment
Abstract
Net-centric operations depend on the development of coherent systems of interacting networks using rapidly evolving information technologies, doctrine, and training paradigms (National Research Council, 2005). To this end, research and experimentation are required to understand the organizational processes and procedures required to enable network command and control (C2). This paper details the application of network science to understand human network interactions in a recent command and control simulation experiment, the Omni Fusion 2007 Experiment/Digital Warfighting Exercise Block III simulation exercise (SIMEX). This paper describes research and analyses about the promulgation of situation awareness (SA) and understanding throughout a Division and subordinate Brigade organizations. Social network analysis (SNA) was used to help determine the structure of human relations and to express that structure in network form. The SA data collected and the results from the SNA, taken together, assisted in understanding organizational networks, networking technology capabilities, and intra-and inter-team processes facilitating the development of SA among distributed and collocated commanders and staff within the refined modular division.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA486737
Entities
People
- Jeffrey A. Thomas
Organizations
- United States Army Research Laboratory