Peeling the Onion: Why Centralized Control / Decentralized Execution Works

Abstract

Understanding centralized control / decentralized execution has value because the concept links initiative at the tactical level to operational and strategic objectives in a way that is consistent with higher-level intent. For this reason, centralized control / decentralized execution can mitigate some of the joint-air command and control (C2) challenges posed by antiaccess / area denial that put traditional US space and cyber advantages at risk. This article "reblues" the reader regarding the nature of centralized control / decentralized execution, explores theory to determine why it works, and discusses examples and ideas for more effectively using it in future joint-air operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA602500

Entities

People

  • Alan Docauer

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Area Denial
  • Battle Management
  • Combat Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Control Systems
  • Genetics
  • Information Operations
  • Military Science
  • Radar
  • Risk
  • Risk Analysis
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Computer Networking
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Cyber
  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers