Technologies, Doctrine, and Organization for RMA

Abstract

To fully realize the revolutionary potential of new military technology we must develop doctrine that incorporates innovative operational concepts as well as organizational structures that are joint, deployable, and informationally smart. Technological upheaval is already reverberating throughout many critical military functions. As a result doctrine must reflect changes in time and space relationships on the battlefield, the balance between capability and manpower, and the nature of command and control. This article examines these changes and organizational structures capable of integrating new technologies and maximizing their warfighting potential. To understand the need for change, we must first grasp its causes. New technologies are reconstructing the world. Just as military institutions reflect society, they also experience change. Computers, digital technology, and improved performance of equipment are creating enhancements in many areas. Tomorrow we will shoot, move, and communicate differently than we do today.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA528416

Entities

People

  • James K. Morningstar

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Artillery Ammunition
  • Command And Control
  • Cruise Missiles
  • Doctrine
  • Fire Support
  • Guided Bombs
  • Guided Missiles
  • Military Operations
  • Munitions
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Precision-Guided Munitions
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
  • Space