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Command and Control in the Network-centric Warfare

Hua Chen

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Abstract

This paper first provides an overview of NCW and its two basic sub-divisions,NCO and NCI.For NCW to be effective,it must be deeply rooted in operational art.Simply applying new technologies to the current platforms,organizations,and doctrine is not enough to fully realize NCW's potential in conducting military operations.To explore this premise,this paper discusses some of the challenges in transforming NCW into a real operational capability within the command and control(C2) environment,utilizing today's offensive and defensive information operations capability.Discussion of C2 applications such as Predictive Battlespace Awareness,Cyber Operations,and a concept called the Situational Awareness Infosphere is presented and how they apply to NCW.Lastly,a detailed example of how the situational awareness infosphere can be applied to space and how it is affected by NCW will be presented along with a corresponding list of technology challenges.

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This paper first provides an overview of NCW and its two basic sub-divisions,NCO and NCI.For NCW to be effective,it must be deeply rooted in operational art.Simply applying new technologies to the current platforms,organizations,and doctrine is not enough to fully realize NCW's potential in conducting military operations.To explore this premise,this paper discusses some of the challenges in transforming NCW into a real operational capability within the command and control(C2) environment,utilizing today's offensive and defensive information operations capability.Discussion of C2 applications such as Predictive Battlespace Awareness,Cyber Operations,and a concept called the Situational Awareness Infosphere is presented and how they apply to NCW.Lastly,a detailed example of how the situational awareness infosphere can be applied to space and how it is affected by NCW will be presented along with a corresponding list of technology challenges.

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This paper first provides an overview of NCW and its two basic sub-divisions,NCO and NCI.For NCW to be effective,it must be deeply rooted in operational art.Simply applying new technologies to the current platforms,organizations,and doctrine is not enough to fully realize NCW's potential in conducting military operations.To explore this premise,this paper discusses some of the challenges in transforming NCW into a real operational capability within the command and control(C2) environment,utilizing today's offensive and defensive information operations capability.Discussion of C2 applications such as Predictive Battlespace Awareness,Cyber Operations,and a concept called the Situational Awareness Infosphere is presented and how they apply to NCW.Lastly,a detailed example of how the situational awareness infosphere can be applied to space and how it is affected by NCW will be presented along with a corresponding list of technology challenges.

Key concepts: Network-centric warfare, Battlespace, Situation awareness, Premise, Offensive, Command and control, Engineering, Control (management)

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