Concepts for the Analysis of Command, Control and Communications (C3) in NATO ASW Exercises and Operations

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Abstract:

This report provides an analytical description of naval command, control and communications C3 as a process. the relationship between C3 and the combat process is described, and measures of effectiveness for C3 are defined. The report then discusses the possible methods of improving C3 as a means of increasing combat efficiency. the role of analysis in the improvement of C3 and available analytical tools and methods are described. Finally, specific methods for the study of C3 in maritime exercises are proposed.

Author(s):
Pierce, John
Author Organization(s):
SACLANT ASW RESEARCH CENTRE LA SPEZIA (ITALY)
Pagination:
0036

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):
SACLANTCEN-SR-94
Monitor Series:
SACLANTCEN
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.4.5_Intuit; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_1.2.2_Exercising; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
*COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, *ANTISUBMARINE WARFARE, NATO, NAVAL OPERATIONS, COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Command, Control and Communications Systems
Keyword(s):
NATO FURNISHED, C3(COMMAND CONTROL AND COMMUNICATIONS)
Report Date:
1986 Feb 01