Space and the National Security
Abstract
The explosion in the use of Space assets has resulted in the unparalleled access to information for the U.S. Army and the nation's leaders. As the transformation of the military progresses, Space will be embedded in virtually all Army formations and systems. Space will be a principal enabler of the characteristics of the Army "future force" needed to support the joint concept of operations (CONOPS). The Army and joint force of the future cannot perform across the full range of operations without leveraging current Space-based capabilities and maximizing their technological potential for future Space activities. The cost and complexity of building, maintaining and operating these critical systems are staggering. The involvement of multiple stakeholders in procuring and using the information provided by these Space systems serves as the impetus to bring these diverse interests to the table. The Army is the largest user of Space products and services and must remain engaged with the Space community to ensure that Army priorities for support from Space are included in all future Space system requirements. The Army must continue working Space issues within the context of Army and joint doctrine, drawing on experiences and lessons learned from currently deployed forces. The Army must remain engaged to ensure its requirements are known as new Space capabilities are developed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA524115
Entities
People
- Curt Stover
Organizations
- United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command