Cyberspace and the Operational Commander

Abstract

Cyberspace and the Operational Commander. Cyberspace, now considered a domain in warfare, represents a new frontier for the operational commander. Given global dependence on emerging technologies and the Internet, to achieve military objectives operational commanders must integrate cyberspace operations into planning and execution. This paper explores cyberspace and its importance to the operational commander and the operational level of warfare. First, it examines U.S. vulnerability to computer network attack and the importance of cyberspace to the operational commander. Secondly, the paper investigates the role of cyberspace in future operations by exploring recent international military conflicts. Next, it discusses the theory of cyberspace and its application to operational warfare. Finally, the paper presents recommendations for further integrating computer network operations into the operational level of war.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 03, 2010
Accession Number
ADA525131

Entities

People

  • Gerald L. Tritz

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Areas
  • Computer Networks
  • Cyber Warfare
  • Cyberattacks
  • Cyberspace
  • Cyberspace Operations
  • Information Operations
  • Internet
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Social Networking Services
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber