AFCYBER: Postured to Support Air Force and USCYBERCOM Cyber Needs?

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Abstract:

Based on the DoD goals for cyberspace and the need to ensure the DoD can operate freely in cyberspace and efficiently organize its resources, the Air Force has developed an institutional force devoted to supporting cyberspace operations, Air Force Cyber Command AFCYBER. However, the Air Force is uncertain whether or not its cyber force is postured effectively to support cyber operations. This paper outlines the mission, posture, and organization of AFCYBER, discusses U.S. Cyber Command s USCYBERCOM mission and component command requirements as well as the missions and organizations of the sister Service cyber components, then compare these cyber components and missions to determine whether AFCYBER is postured properly to support the Air Force and USCYBERCOM missions and finally recommend how the Air Force s cyber component can align better with Air Force and USCYBERCOM needs to maximize Air Force personnel to support cyber missions.

Author(s):
Sovada, Jennifer P.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLLEGE CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Strategy research project
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA589484
Pagination:
0046

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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
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_6.4.2_Protect Data and Networks; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_5.3_Planning
Communities of Interest:
Cyber
Descriptor(s):
*AIR FORCE OPERATIONS, *CYBERWARFARE, AIR FORCE PERSONNEL, FLEETS(SHIPS), MILITARY INTELLIGENCE, NAVAL VESSELS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Report Date:
2013 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2013 Dec 23