Tactical Edge Command and Control On-The-Move - A New Paradigm
Abstract
Tactical Edge Command and Control On-The-Move (C2OTM) is essential today and in the future because of the distributed nature of our operations. These operations are characterized by forces (Joint, Interagency and Multinational) widely dispersed in multiple domains throughout an operating area. Frequently, operations exceed mutually supporting distances and tactical units operate independently of one another. Because of remoteness, differing missions, and traditional fixed command post capabilities, they must be supported by a variety of transportable assets and capabilities that are not organic to the various units. Leaders from the tactical edge to the operational level of this varied environment need C2 capabilities that facilitate and support agile information flow and decision making, while moving from position to position with mobile command posts. C2OTM implies reliability, appropriate redundancy and agility to operate effectively, both independently and with our mission partners in austere and/or denied or degraded environments. Currently mid-term solution sets for the tactical edge are being addressed by the C2OTM Focused Integration Team (FIT) through the C2OTM Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) as a baseline. The C2 community must continue to investigate potential long-term capability solutions to improve the tactical leaders' capability to conduct C2 in a distributed environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA547056
Entities
People
- Ken D. Teska
- Michael D. Tisdel
Organizations
- United States Joint Forces Command