Title: Command and Control of Operational Fires: How Will It Be Done?
Abstract: Abstract : Recent advances in weapon and information systems have enhanced the impact Service components can have on the future battlefield. As a result of this technological explosion the method by which the operational or Joint Force Commander can command and control operational fires has become a dilemma requiring new methods to accomplish this coordination task. New and improved weapon systems now provide the tactical commander and all Service components the ability to contribute to the Joint Force Commander's operational fires. Upcoming information systems will greatly increase the speed of real-time targeting, battle damage assessment and retargeting information. As a consequence of the increased depth of the tactical commander's battlefield and the net-centric manner in which battlefield information is expected to be shared, the command and control of operational fires has become a problem for the Joint Force Commander. Current procedures for the planning of operational fires are antiquated in light of new technology. If the Joint Force Commander is to command and control his operational fires and maintain the tempo of the battlespace certain steps must be taken. These steps include creating a Deep Battle Synchronization Line, a designated operational fires cell at the Joint Task Force level and the approval of joint fires doctrine which currently remains in the draft format.
Publication Year: 1998
Publication Date: 1998-05-18
Language: en
Type: report
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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