Applying Influence Diagrams to Support Collective C2 in Multinational Civil-Military Operations
Abstract
Modern conflicts feature civil-military operations conducted by multinational coalitions involving military forces, international agencies and other organisations. Influence diagrams are a visualization tool that can be employed to support the collective C2 by facilitating a clear communication of commanders' intent and organising a concerted effort for its implementation. They can enable a common operating picture and distribution of roles and responsibilities among the participants in the broad spectrum of combat and non-combat operations. The influence diagrams can help align the intents and identify the appropriate and acceptable contributions of these participants in view of their individual capabilities and the perceptions of the host nation's population. An example of an influence diagram is offered based on Adaptive Campaigning, the current approach of the Australian Army for conducting both military and civil-military operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA546949
Entities
People
- Daniel Bilusich
- Fred D. Bowden
- Svetoslav Gaidow
Organizations
- Defence Science and Technology Group