Joint-All Domain Operations is Missing All-Domain Command and Control Support

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Abstract:

A joint force command, tasked with defeating a modern military with comparable warfighting capabilities in a traditional war, will primarily require command and control support C2S conveyed by both cyberspace and the electro-magnetic spectrum EMS to converge joint cross-domain effects and preserve the advantages offered by network-enabled operations. The Joint Chiefs of Staff will publish the Joint-All Domain Operations JADO concept by the end of 2020. This paper uses the US Armys Multi-Domain Operations MDO concept as a source document to critique what the JADO concept may include. Specifically, the MDO concept did not appreciate or highlight the necessity of CS2 and network-enabled operations despite its tacitly documenting twenty-eight dependencies on communication systems and its proven value during Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. CS2 and network-enabled operations are essential to generating the combat power necessary to deter and defeat, if necessary, a numerically superior and near-peer competitor like the Peoples Republic of China. Further, the paper explores the PRCs military strategy for defeating the US, Opposing Operational System, and juxtaposes it with MDO. Finally, it provides doctrine, training, and joint functions recommendations for the US to prevail in Joint All-Domain Operations.

Author(s):
Scott, Kyle D.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL WAR COLLEGE NEWPORT RI NEWPORT United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Supplementary Note:
01 Jan 0001, 01 Jan 0001,
Pagination:
0019

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_7_Protection
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3; Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
command and control, china, electronic warfare, cyberspace, network centric warfare, network architecture, cross domain, military strategy, doctrine, information warfare, communication systems
Field(s)/Group(s):
Command, Control and Communications Systems
Keyword(s):
JADO(joint all domain operations), MDO(multi domain Operations), C2S(command and control support)
Report Date:
2020 May 15
Creation Date:
2020 Aug 07