Network Centric Warfare (NCW) is a key component of DOD planning
for transformation of the military. NCW relies on computer
processing power and networked communications technology to provide
a shared awareness of the battle space for U.S. forces. Proponents
say that a shared awareness increases synergy for command and
control, resulting in superior decision-making, and the ability to
coordinate complex military operations over long distances for an
overwhelming war-fighting advantage. NCW technology saw limited
deployment in Afghanistan and, more recently, increased deployment
in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Several DOD key programs are now
underway for deployment throughout all services. Congress may be
concerned with oversight of the DOD organization and the individual
services as they transform through NCW programs that are intended
to promote a management style and culture with joint objectives.
Oversight may involve a review of service efforts to improve
interoperability of computer and communications systems, and may
also involve questions from some observers about whether DOD has
given adequate attention to possible unintended outcomes resulting
from over-reliance on high technology. Updates may also be required
on emerging threats that may be directed against increasingly
complex military equipment. The background section of this report
describes technologies that support ...
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