An Analysis of Multi-Domain Command and Control and the Development of Software Solutions through DevOps Toolsets and Practices

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Abstract:

Multi-Domain Command and Control MDC2 is the exercise of command and control over forces in multiple operational domains namely air, land, sea, space, and cyberspace in order to produce synergistic effects in the battlespace, and enhancing this capability has become a major focus area for the United States Air Force USAF. In order to meet demands for MDC2 software, solutions need to be acquired andor developed in a timely manner, information technology infrastructure needs to be adaptable to new software requirements, and user feedback needs to drive iterative updates to fielded software. In commercial organizations, agile software development methodologies and concepts such as DevOps have been implemented to meet these demands. However, the USAF has been slow to adopt modern agile software development concepts such as DevOps in favor of traditional software development lifecycles and large contracts that can go nearly a decade without any value being released to the users. This work explores MDC2 software use cases and aims to show that MDC2 software can be successfully developed using modern agile software development practices in a timely manner. The contributions in this work have been published in two conference papers, and are pending publication in one journal article.

Author(s):
Bruza, Mason R.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,02 May 2016,30 Mar 2018
Pagination:
0078

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFIT-ENG-MS-18-M-016
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_2.1.4_Evaluation; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
acquisition, computer programs, cyberwarfare, case studies, information processing, training, warfare, application software, computer programming, military organizations, agile software development, software development, information systems
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
mdc2(Multi Domain Command and Control), DevOps(Development Operations), AOC(Air Operating Center), C2(command and control), affoc(Air Force Future Operating Concept), DOTMLPF P(Doctrine Organization Training Materiel Leadership and Education Personnel Facilities and Policy)
Report Date:
2018 Mar 22
Creation Date:
2018 Jul 18