Keeping WWMCCS Up -- How Long will the Band-Aid Hold?

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Abstract:

The Defense Reorganization Act of 1958 laid the groundwork for formulation of initial requirements for the development of a Worldwide Military Command and Control System WWMCCS. It was intended to be the most responsive, reliable and survivable system ever built, contributing to the nations defense posture. In the 1960s the Joint Chiefs of Staff were charged with its maintenance and development responsibilities. However, it has been crippled with one major failure after another, leading people to question its usefulness and reliability in crisis, transition to war, or wartime situations. Our evolutionary strategy for making this system a usable tool has been flawed by the lack of two key ingredients clear requirements and a fluid product acquisition process. The Joint Program Manager JPM, in the form of the WWMCCS Information System WIS, has the capability to bring this modernization program to reality, if we are willing to learn from our past mistakes and follow a strategy of utilizing these key ingredients. RWJ

Author(s):
Maiello, Thomas C., Jr
Author Organization(s):
ARMED FORCES STAFF COLL NORFOLK VA
Descriptive Note:
Research rept.,
Pagination:
0019

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Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NDU
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
C4I
Descriptor(s):
*COMMAND CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS, *DEFENSE SYSTEMS, *DEFENSE PLANNING, MAINTENANCE, MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES), WARFARE, MILITARY REQUIREMENTS, MILITARY STRATEGY, CRISIS MANAGEMENT, STRATEGY, ACQUISITION, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, SURVIVABILITY, MAINTAINABILITY, RELIABILITY, JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES, TRANSITIONS, MILITARY PROCUREMENT, MILITARY PLANNING, WARTIME, NATIONAL DEFENSE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Defense Systems, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics, Command, Control and Communications Systems, Computer Systems, Military Forces and Organizations, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
DEFENSE REORGANIZATION ACT(1958), WWMCCS(WORLDWIDE MILITARY COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM), NATIONAL COMMAND AUTHORITY, JPM(JOINT PROGRAM MANAGER), WIS(WORLDWIDE INFORMATION SYSTEM)
Report Date:
1986 Nov 12