System of system case study - Why the network centric command and control system needed to change: Lessons from army command and control in Operation Iraqi Freedom

Rob Pitsko, Dinesh Verma

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    Abstract

    This case study investigates the United States Netcentric Command and Control (C2) System of Systems (SoS) before, during, and after the initial phases of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Netcentric (C2) systems are complex, large-scale, socio-technical, and highly interconnected. They require large capital investments, asynchronous design and test periods for different elements, and long deployment lifecycles with asynchronous clock speeds associated with the longevity of different elements. The study investigates what a Netcentric C2 SoS is, why the designed Netcentric C2 SoS needed to change, and how it changed to meet the needs of the Army during selected operational deployments over a ten year period (2000 - 2010). This report closes by offering related questions for further research.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of 2011 6th International Conference on System of Systems Engineering
    Subtitle of host publicationSoSE in Cloud Computing, Smart Grid, and Cyber Security, SoSE 2011
    Pages335-340
    Number of pages6
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 2011
    Event2011 6th International Conference on System of Systems Engineering: SoSE in Cloud Computing, Smart Grid, and Cyber Security, SoSE 2011 - Albuquerque, NM, United States
    Duration: 27 Jun 201130 Jun 2011

    Publication series

    NameProceedings of 2011 6th International Conference on System of Systems Engineering: SoSE in Cloud Computing, Smart Grid, and Cyber Security, SoSE 2011

    Conference

    Conference2011 6th International Conference on System of Systems Engineering: SoSE in Cloud Computing, Smart Grid, and Cyber Security, SoSE 2011
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CityAlbuquerque, NM
    Period27/06/1130/06/11

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