We will leverage enterprise solutions to enhance C2 and combat support capabilities thereby increasing operational effectiveness. We will continue to evolve the commanders’ ability to manage the battlefield by expanding access to real time information, establishing a shared architecture, providing net-enabling tools, eliminating artificial system development boundaries, and making data an enterprise resource to effect agile, responsive, on-demand C2. To facilitate broader information sharing and strengthening of coalitions, we will further develop our cross-domain sharing capability and continue the evolution and expansion of the nonclassified information sharing environment capable of supporting DoD, Federal Agency, and nongovernmental organizations.
DEFINITION
Command and control (C2) encompasses the ability of a commander or decision maker to exercise authority and direction over assigned and attached forces and resources in the accomplishment of the mission. C2 is a critical capability as it is the fundamental enabler of jointness, which is the ability of multiple different military services to interoperate and provide combined arms capability that results in a force-multiplying effect during military operations. Information sharing refers to the ability of commanders to rapidly and effectively provide information to and consume information from mission partners, including coalition, operating across the strategic, operational, and tactical continuum.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
Effective, reliable, secure, agile, national, and operational command and control and information sharing capabilities and services that adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
PRIORITIES
- Evolve C2 capabilities to be consistent with the Joint C2 Architecture using agile development concepts and appropriate Joint Concept Technology.
- Demonstrations (JCTD) implemented within the DoD enterprise.
- Establish common enterprise information sharing services and transition these into virtual communities of interest (COIs) to support all mission partners.
- Support national leadership and nuclear command and control.