Initial Strategies for Tactical Operations System (TOS) Support of the Command and Control Process. Volume 1. Overview of TOS Operations

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Abstract:

The impact of the Tactical Operations System TOS on the procedures, personnel, and skill requirements for affected staff elements at Army division, brigade, and battalion command posts is discussed. Changes to the current TOS design that would enhance its usefulness to staff users are identified and defined. The results of this research provide basic source material useful for determining TOS training requirements and providing the rationale for detailed investigation of the feasibility and utility of proposed system enhancements.

Author(s):
Modisette, B. R. ; Michel, R. R. ; Stevens, G. W.
Author Organization(s):
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CORP SANTA MONICA CA
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 8 Feb 1977-7 Feb 1978
Pagination:
0078

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
SDC-TM-6009/000/00, ARI-TR-78-A15
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAHC19-77-C-0018
Project Number(s):
2Q762722A765, 2Q263743A774
Monitor Series:
TR-78-A15, ARI
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_2.5.2_BA Data Access; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_2.5.1_BA Data Transmission; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_2.5_BA Data Dissemination and Relay; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_2.4.5_Product Generation; JCA_2.4.2_Evaluation; JCA_2.4.1_Integration; JCA_2.4.3_Interpretation; JCA_2.4.4_Prediction; JCA_2.4_Analysis Prediction and Production; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*COMPUTER PROGRAMS, *STRATEGY, *ARMY OPERATIONS, *COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, DATA PROCESSING, BATTALION LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS, ARMY TRAINING, DIVISION LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS, MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS, MAN COMPUTER INTERFACE, MAN MACHINE SYSTEMS, FEASIBILITY STUDIES, BRIGADE LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS, ARMY PERSONNEL, REQUIREMENTS, AUTOMATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
TACTICAL OPERATIONS SYSTEM, TOS(TACTICAL OPERATIONS SYSTEM), AS765, AS774, PE63743A, PE62722A
Report Date:
1978 Jun 01