Leveraging Global Communications Capabilities in the 618 AOC

Abstract

As the execution arm of Air Mobility Command's global mission, the 618 Air Operations Center (618 AOC) requires a secure global communication capability that it currently lacks. It also requires the ability to use tactical datalinks and manage a common operational picture in support of global command and control. This paper discusses ten current or emerging systems that will provide these capabilities as well as the equipment, software, and personnel that the 618 AOC needs in order to access those systems. Using a cost-benefit analysis, this paper provides recommendations on the equipment and software that 618 AOC should purchase or develop. The paper also suggests the creation of a joint interface control cell (JICC) within 618 AOC to handle tactical datalinks and manage the common operational picture. The main purpose of this paper is to provide 618 AOC with the proper systems and personnel to excel in Networking, Predictive Battlespace Awareness, Dynamic Battlespace Management, and Integrated and Responsive Air Mobility Operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 19, 2015
Accession Number
ADA619335

Entities

People

  • Kevin L. Parsons

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Mobility Operations
  • Aircrafts
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Battlespace
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Command And Control
  • Communication Equipment
  • Communication Systems
  • Cost Benefit Analysis
  • Costs
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronic Mail
  • Global Communications
  • Network Protocols
  • Personnel Management
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.

Technology Areas

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