Navy Network-Centric Warfare Concept: Key Programs and Issues for Congress

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Abstract:

Network-centric warfare NCW is the Navys central concept for organizing its efforts to transform itself for military operations in the 21st Century. NCW focuses on using information technology IT to link together Navy ships, aircraft, and shore installations into highly integrated networks. It could significantly improve U.S. naval capabilities and lead to substantial changes in naval tactics, doctrine, and organization. Key programs for implementing NCW include the Cooperative Engagement Capability CEC, the IT-21 program, and the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet NMCI. Congress has closely followed and expressed concern for some of these programs. The Navy is working to resolve problems with the CEC system that were discovered in testing. The Navy recently awarded a multibillion-dollar NMCI contract and has begun to create the NMCI network.

Author(s):

O'rourke, Ronald

Author Organization(s):

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE

Descriptive Note:

Congressional rept.

Supplementary Note:

CRS Report for Congress

Pagination:

0007

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):

CRS-RS20557

Monitor Series:

CRS/DC

Subject Terms

Joint Capability Areas:

JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_3.1.4_Maneuver to Secure; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.2.4_Doctrine; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences

Modernization Areas:

Cyber

Communities of Interest:

Energy and Power Technologies

Descriptor(s):

*NETWORK CENTRIC WARFARE, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, MILITARY CAPABILITIES, NAVAL OPERATIONS, COMPUTER NETWORKS, MILITARY CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY, INTRANET

Field(s)/Group(s):

Computer Systems, Command, Control and Communications Systems

Keyword(s):

CEC(COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT CAPABILITY), NMCI(NAVY MARINE CORPS INTRANET)

Report Date:

2001 Jun 06

Creation Date:

2008 Mar 26