Analysis of Changing Technology during the Battle of Britain and Its Applicability to Future Command and Control Systems Issues

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Abstract:

Technology was a key element in determining the outcome of the Battle of Britain. The British developed and deployed new technology in areas such as radar and command and control that provided them with a significant edge in battle. The study evaluates the impact technology had on this battle and assesses the applicability of lessons learned in this area to the development of todays air command control system in the NATO theater. The concepts of foresight and planning used during the Battle of Britain are compared to the steps currently ACCS. The study concludes that these concepts are still valid today and are being thoughtfully applied in the NATO ACCS.

Author(s):
Ackerson, Jeffrey W.
Author Organization(s):
AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
Descriptive Note:
Student rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA192932
Pagination:
0032

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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):
ACSC-88-0015
Monitor Series:
USACSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_3.1.4_Maneuver to Secure
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
*AERIAL WARFARE, *COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, ADVANCED WEAPONS, AIR DEFENSE, BATTLES, DEPLOYMENT, IMPACT, MILITARY TACTICS, NATO, RADAR, UNITED KINGDOM
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics, Command, Control and Communications Systems
Keyword(s):
*BATTLE OF BRITAIN, WORLD WAR 2
Report Date:
1988 Apr 01