DOD DEPUTY CIO SPEAKS TO ROLE OF EW COMMUNITY IN FUTURE SPECTRUM USE/MANAGEMENT

摘要

During his keynote address to the 50th Annual AOC International Symposium, Maj Gen Robert Wheeler, USAF, DOD Deputy Chief Information Officer, C4 & Information Infrastructure Capabilities (DCIO for C4IIC), addressed the impact of, and the role of, the EW community in the DOD's efforts to deal with DOD/commercial spectrum management allocation and management challenges. Speaking of the need for "dynamic spectrum access," General Wheeler pointed out that the DOD is transitioning from primarily dealing with counterinsur-gencies to a potential "kicking-down-the-door mode" of military operations. He emphasized that "we have to keep pace with the speed of change, and be ready for the next fight." Specifically, he identified a number of areas for attention to assure spectrum access for friendly forces including: adaptable, agile, efficient and rapidly-responsive communication systems; comprehensive and effective cyber security, and communication tool mobility driving the latest tools from fixed bases to the tactical edge of the battlefield.