Toward Information Superiority

Toward Information Superiority
Author: Peter W. Wielhouwer
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 12
Release: 2009-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1437905552

Achieving decision superiority hinges on information superiority. Wielhouwer introduces the concept of operational net assessment, as well as its process and product, identifying them as enablers of effects-based planning and effects-based operations. The synergy of these tools provides joint force commanders extensive information in advance of a crisis, leading to actionable knowledge and decision superiority that facilitate the effective application of diplomatic, economic, informational, and military power. Illustrations.

Exploring Information Superiority

Exploring Information Superiority
Author: Walter L. Perry
Publisher: Rand Corporation
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2004-04-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0833036165

Assessing how technology contributes to information superiority and decision dominance a major challenge, in part because it demands quantitative measures for what are usually considered qualitative concepts. The authors have developed a mathematical framework to aid these efforts. Additional work, such as data fitting, experimentation, linking decisions and actions, historical analysis, and gaming will further advance knowledge in this area.

The One with the Most Information Wins? the Quest for Information Superiority

The One with the Most Information Wins? the Quest for Information Superiority
Author: Stacy M. Clements
Publisher:
Total Pages: 140
Release: 1997-12-01
Genre: Information resources management
ISBN: 9781423567653

The escalation of interest in information as a corporate resource is reflected in the military's quest for information superiority. A volume of directives, articles, and doctrine is appearing to meet the unique challenges presented by information as a resource. Discussions of how to achieve information superiority have given rise to investigations of such related concepts as information warfare and information operations, with associated taxonomies and ideas of how to use information capabilities for attack and defense. This thesis examines information superiority and the related concepts, and examines current information technology initiatives in order to discern the characteristics which can aid in the quest for information superiority. A synthesis of the most prominent perspectives on information superiority is formed. In the context of this definition, a process model of information superiority and its necessary activities is developed, with acquisition and decision making identified as key. The idea of information technology as enabling information superiority is probed, and an alternate view proposed; contending that information technology is more likely to be detrimental to information superiority unless certain criteria are met. The resulting conceptual model depicts the key attributes of information superiority and information technology, and represents the relationships between these concepts.

Network Centric Warfare

Network Centric Warfare
Author: David Stephen Alberts
Publisher:
Total Pages: 284
Release: 1999
Genre: Command and control systems
ISBN: 9781579060190

Realizing the Potential of C4I

Realizing the Potential of C4I
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 299
Release: 1999-06-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309064856

Rapid progress in information and communications technologies is dramatically enhancing the strategic role of information, positioning effective exploitation of these technology advances as a critical success factor in military affairs. These technology advances are drivers and enablers for the "nervous system" of the militaryâ€"its command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I) systemsâ€"to more effectively use the "muscle" side of the military. Authored by a committee of experts drawn equally from the military and commercial sectors, Realizing the Potential of C4I identifies three major areas as fundamental challenges to the full Department of Defense (DOD) exploitation of C4I technologyâ€"information systems security, interoperability, and various aspects of DOD process and culture. The book details principles by which to assess DOD efforts in these areas over the long term and provides specific, more immediately actionable recommendations. Although DOD is the focus of this book, the principles and issues presented are also relevant to interoperability, architecture, and security challenges faced by government as a whole and by large, complex public and private enterprises across the economy.

Information Superiority as an American Center of Gravity

Information Superiority as an American Center of Gravity
Author: Jeffrey C. Horne
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Communications, Military
ISBN:

America has made a choice; more than any other nation, the United States is dependent on cyberspace. We have embraced new information technologies, and the trappings of the revolution they have ignited, with unbridled enthusiasm. Our homes, schools, businesses, markets, communication systems, and transportation grids rely on information and telecommunication systems beyond expectations of only a decade ago. Accordingly, the information distribution and processing infrastructures supporting the U.S. elements of national power have become strategic assets worthy of a detailed protection plan to ensure their viability against any intruder. The U.S. Military's vision for the conduct of future wars, Joint Vision 2010, embraces these views and calls for information superiority as a baseline requirement in achieving battlefield dominance in future wars. This paper focuses on the effects of the information revolution and geostrategic change as they relate to evolving national security paradigms and developing military doctrine. We review the informational threat, examine specific incursions, and develop emotive concepts for the defense of military information networks while also presenting rationale for sharing offensive information operation capabilities with our foes. The discussion concludes with strategic recommendations to continue refinement of our efforts to achieve information superiority well into the millennium.

Defense Information Superiority; Progress Made, But Significant Challenges Remain

Defense Information Superiority; Progress Made, But Significant Challenges Remain
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 30
Release: 1998
Genre:
ISBN:

We evaluated DOD'S progress in implementing certain key information superiority activities to provide an indication of how well DOD is progressing toward its information superiority goals. Specifically, we evaluated DOD'S progress in establishing a DOD wide architecture for the information systems known as Command, Control, Communications, Computers (C4), Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems; developing and implementing the Global Command and Control System (GCCS); and establishing the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS).

On War

On War
Author: Carl von Clausewitz
Publisher:
Total Pages: 388
Release: 1908
Genre: Military art and science
ISBN:

STAR 21

STAR 21
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 330
Release: 1992-02-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309046297

Dramatic political and economic changes throughout the world, coupled with rapid advances in technology, pose an important question for the U.S. Army: What technologies are best suited to defending U.S. interests against tomorrow's military threats? STAR 21 provides an expert analysis of how the Army can prepare itself for the battlefield of the futureâ€"where soldiers will wear "smart" helmets and combat chemical warfare with vaccines produced in days to counter new threats. This book summarizes emerging developments in robotics, "brillant" munitions, medical support, laser sensors, biotechnolgy, novel materials, and other key areas. Taking into account reliability, deployability, and other values that all military systems will need, the volume identifies new systems and emerging technologies that offer the greatest payoff for the Army. The volume addresses a host of important military issues, including the importance of mobile, rapidly deployable forces, the changing role of the helicopter, and how commercial technology may help the Army stay ahead of potential opponents. Alternative Selection, Doubleday's Military Book Club