Air Force Command and Control: The Need for Increased Adaptability
Abstract
On 23 November 2010, the chief of staff of the Air Force tasked the Air Force Research Institute to review Air Force command and control (C2) to determine whether doctrine and organizational structures require changes to ensure success in uncertain and dynamic future scenarios. The research team's approach began with the assumption that any proposed structure must be adaptable to achieve success across the range of military operations and continue the focus on delivering the right effects at the right place at the right time. Accordingly, this study developed in four phases. First, the research team identified criteria for effective C2. Second, it used those criteria to conduct an analysis of Air Force C2 across seven operational examples that represent the range of military operations. This analysis sought to identify problems in the Air Force's C2 structure that indicated a need for increased adaptability. Third, based upon the problems identified, the team developed recommendations to improve adaptability of the Air Force's C2. Finally, the team validated the recommendations against key characteristics of the expected future operating environment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA602160
Entities
People
- Edward Redman
- Jeffrey Hukill
- Jennifer Lizzol
- Larry Carter
- Panayotis Yannakogeorgos
- Scott A. Johnson
Organizations
- Air University