Accession Number:

ADA286745

Title:

Report of the Defense Science Board Summer Study Task Force on Information Architecture for the Battlefield

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1994-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

190.0

Abstract:

The Task Force addressed four aspects of information architecture for the battlefield the use of information in warfare the use of information warfare, both offensive and defensive the business practices of the DoD in acquiring and using battlefield information systems and the underlying technology required to develop and implement these systems. This report emphasizes the importance of the warfighter as the principal customer for battlefield information systems. In todays complex world, the warfighter requires flexible information systems that can be readily and rapidly adapted to accomplish different missions. Further, the Task Force is quite concerned that DoD information systems are highly vulnerable to information warfare. However, the Task Force also found that the information systems of potential adversaries are also quite vulnerable. The Task Force believes that management structure changes can provide an effective approach to integration of disparate systems. The group reinforces that notion that DoD can greatly enhance the effectiveness of limited DoD resources by leveraging available commercial products and technology.

Descriptors:

• *TACTICAL DATA SYSTEMS
• COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS
• GLOBAL
• DECISION MAKING
• COMBAT SUPPORT
• TECHNOLOGY FORECASTING
• THREAT EVALUATION
• TACTICAL ANALYSIS
• MILITARY PLANNING
• LOGISTICS PLANNING

Subject Categories:

• Information Science
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE