Command, Control, Communications and Automation Needs for the Combined Arms Team

摘要

Command and control becomes increasingly important in synchronization,operational tempo, and increased situational awareness on the modern battlefield. These capabilities ensure commanders will be able to operate within the decision cycles of any potential adversary. The Army is wrestling with the problems of independent development of major weapons systems and the inability of those systems to communicate with each other. Command and control of these systems are of paramount importance to fighting forces because more frequently commanders will make decisions based on automated information databases. This study has shown that the influences of rapidly advancing technology and increasing need for information on the modern battlefield will place untenable demands on any automated command and controls system. This analysis has shown that current technology, offers limited opportunities for eliminating information overload and that tactical command and control systems will become bogged down during periods of peak loading. Tactical, Command and Control, Automation, Combined Arms Team.