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| − | '''Command and control''', or '''C2''', in a [[military]] organization is the exercise of |
+ | '''Command and control''', or '''C2''', in a [[military]] organization is the exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated [[commanding officer]] over assigned and attached [[forces]] in the accomplishment of the [[Military operation|mission]].<ref>5-2, [[List of United States Army Field Manuals#FM 3-0|FM 3–0]]</ref><ref>Builder, Carl H., Bankes, Steven C., Nordin, Richard, [http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/2006/MR775.pdf "Command Concepts – A Theory Derived from the Practice of Command and Control"], RAND, ISBN 0-8330-2450-7, 1999</ref> The term may also refer to command and control systems within a military system. |
The U.S. ''[[Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms]]'' defines command and control as "[t]he exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission.<ref>[http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/dod_dictionary/ DoD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms], www.dtic.mil</ref> Command and control functions are performed through an arrangement of personnel, equipment, communications, facilities, and procedures employed by a commander in planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling forces and [[Military operation|operations]] in the accomplishment of the mission. Also called C2".<ref>[http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/dod_dictionary/data/c/3226.html Command and control], Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, www.dtic.mil</ref> |
The U.S. ''[[Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms]]'' defines command and control as "[t]he exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission.<ref>[http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/dod_dictionary/ DoD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms], www.dtic.mil</ref> Command and control functions are performed through an arrangement of personnel, equipment, communications, facilities, and procedures employed by a commander in planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling forces and [[Military operation|operations]] in the accomplishment of the mission. Also called C2".<ref>[http://www.dtic.mil/doctrine/dod_dictionary/data/c/3226.html Command and control], Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, www.dtic.mil</ref> |
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*C2I – Command, Control & [[Military intelligence|Intelligence]] |
*C2I – Command, Control & [[Military intelligence|Intelligence]] |
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*C2I – Command, Control & Information (A less common usage)<ref>[http://www.dtic.mil/ttcp/groups.htm TTCP Groups], www.dtic.mil/ttcp/</ref> |
*C2I – Command, Control & Information (A less common usage)<ref>[http://www.dtic.mil/ttcp/groups.htm TTCP Groups], www.dtic.mil/ttcp/</ref> |
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| − | *C2ISR – C2I plus |
+ | *C2ISR – C2I plus Surveillance and [[Reconnaissance]] |
| − | *C2ISTAR – C2 plus [[ISTAR]] ([[Military intelligence|Intelligence]], |
+ | *C2ISTAR – C2 plus [[ISTAR]] ([[Military intelligence|Intelligence]], Surveillance, [[Target acquisition|Target Acquisition]], and [[Reconnaissance]]) |
*C3 – Command, Control & Communication (Human activity focus) |
*C3 – Command, Control & Communication (Human activity focus) |
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*C3 – Command, Control & Communications (Technology focus) |
*C3 – Command, Control & Communications (Technology focus) |
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==Command and Control Centers== |
==Command and Control Centers== |
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| − | A '''Command and Control Center''' is typically a secure room or building in a government, military or |
+ | A '''Command and Control Center''' is typically a secure room or building in a government, military or prison facility that operates as the agency's dispatch center, surveillance monitoring center, coordination office and alarm monitoring center all in one. Command and control centers are operated by a government or municipal agency. |
Various branches of the U.S. Military such as the U.S. [[Coast Guard]] and [[Navy]] have command and control centers. They are also common in many large correctional facilities. |
Various branches of the U.S. Military such as the U.S. [[Coast Guard]] and [[Navy]] have command and control centers. They are also common in many large correctional facilities. |
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==Command and control warfare== |
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| − | Command and control warfare encompasses all the military tactics that use communications technology. It can be abbreviated as C<sup>2</sup>W. An older name for these tactics is "signals warfare", derived from the name given to communications by the military. Newer names include [[information operations]] and [[information warfare]] |
+ | Command and control warfare encompasses all the military tactics that use communications technology. It can be abbreviated as C<sup>2</sup>W. An older name for these tactics is "signals warfare", derived from the name given to communications by the military. Newer names include [[information operations]] and [[information warfare]] |
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The following techniques are combined: |
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* [[Electronic warfare]] (EW) |
* [[Electronic warfare]] (EW) |
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* [[Psychological warfare]] |
* [[Psychological warfare]] |
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| − | with the physical destruction of enemy communications facilities. The objective is to deny |
+ | with the physical destruction of enemy communications facilities. The objective is to deny information to the enemy and so disrupt its [[Command and Control (Military)|command and control]] capabilities. At the same time precautions are taken to protect friendly command and control capabilities against retaliation. |
| − | In addition to targeting the enemy's [[Command and control (military)|command and control]], [[information warfare]] can be directed to the enemy's |
+ | In addition to targeting the enemy's [[Command and control (military)|command and control]], [[information warfare]] can be directed to the enemy's politicians and other civilian communications. |
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*[[C4ISTAR]] for other derivative terms |
*[[C4ISTAR]] for other derivative terms |
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*[[Kiev Military Institute of Control and Signals]] |
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*[http://www.dodccrp.org/files/Alberts_UC2.pdf "Understanding Command and Control"] by D. S. Alberts and R. E. Hayes (2006) |
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Revision as of 23:07, 26 January 2018
- This article is about command and control in the military. For command and control in the context of civilian organizations, see Command and control (management).
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Command and control, or C2, in a military organization is the exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commanding officer over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission.[1][2] The term may also refer to command and control systems within a military system.
The U.S. Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms defines command and control as "[t]he exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission.[3] Command and control functions are performed through an arrangement of personnel, equipment, communications, facilities, and procedures employed by a commander in planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling forces and operations in the accomplishment of the mission. Also called C2".[4]
Commanding officers are assisted in executing these tasks by specialized staff officers and enlisted personnel. These military staff are a group of officers and enlisted personnel that provides a bi-directional flow of information between a commanding officer and subordinate military units.
The purpose of a military staff is mainly that of providing accurate, timely information which by category represents information on which command decisions are based. The key application is that of decisions that effectively manage unit resources. While information flow toward the commander is a priority, information that is useful or contingent in nature is communicated to lower staffs and units.
This term is also in common use within the computer security industry and in the context of cyberwarfare. Here the term refers to the influence an attacker has over a compromised computer system that they control. For example, a valid usage of the term is to say that attackers use "command and control infrastructure" to issue "command and control instructions" to their victims. Advanced analysis of command and control methodologies can be used to identify attackers, associate attacks, and disrupt ongoing malicious activity.[5]
Derivative terms
There is a plethora of derivative terms which emphasise different aspects, uses and sub-domains of C2. They include:
- C2I – Command, Control & Intelligence
- C2I – Command, Control & Information (A less common usage)[6]
- C2ISR – C2I plus Surveillance and Reconnaissance
- C2ISTAR – C2 plus ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance)
- C3 – Command, Control & Communication (Human activity focus)
- C3 – Command, Control & Communications (Technology focus)
- C3I – 4 possibilities; the most common is Command, Control, Communications & Intelligence
- C3ISTAR – C3 plus ISTAR
- C3ISREW – C2ISR plus Communications plus Electronic Warfare (Technology focus)
- C4, C4I, C4ISR, C4ISTAR, C4ISREW – plus Computers (Technology focus) or Computing (Human activity focus)
- C5I – Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat systems and Intelligence
and others.
- Command: The exercise of authority based upon certain knowledge to attain an objective.
- Control: The process of verifying and correcting activity such that the objective or goal of command is accomplished.
- Communication: Ability to exercise the necessary liaison to exercise effective command between tactical or strategic units to command.
- Computers: The computer systems and compatibility of computer systems. Also includes data processing.
- Intelligence: Includes collection as well as analysis and distribution of information.
Command and Control Centers
A Command and Control Center is typically a secure room or building in a government, military or prison facility that operates as the agency's dispatch center, surveillance monitoring center, coordination office and alarm monitoring center all in one. Command and control centers are operated by a government or municipal agency.
Various branches of the U.S. Military such as the U.S. Coast Guard and Navy have command and control centers. They are also common in many large correctional facilities.
A command and control center that is used by a military unit in a deployed location is usually called a "command post".[7] A warship has a Combat Information Center for tactical control of the ship's resources, but commanding a fleet or joint operation requires additional space for commanders and staff plus C4I facilities provided on a Flagship (e.g., aircraft carriers), sometimes a Command ship or upgraded logistics ship such as USS Coronado.
Command and control warfare
Command and control warfare encompasses all the military tactics that use communications technology. It can be abbreviated as C2W. An older name for these tactics is "signals warfare", derived from the name given to communications by the military. Newer names include information operations and information warfare The following techniques are combined:
- Operations security (OPSEC)
- Military deception
- Psychological operations (PSYOP)
- Electronic warfare (EW)
- Psychological warfare
with the physical destruction of enemy communications facilities. The objective is to deny information to the enemy and so disrupt its command and control capabilities. At the same time precautions are taken to protect friendly command and control capabilities against retaliation.
In addition to targeting the enemy's command and control, information warfare can be directed to the enemy's politicians and other civilian communications.
See also
- C4ISTAR for other derivative terms
- Command and control warfare
- Command center
- Command ship
- Communications protection
- Defence Information Infrastructure
- Electronic warfare
- Intent (Military)
- Military communications
- Mission Command
- Mission-type tactics
- Signal Corps (disambiguation)
- Signals intelligence (SIGINT)
US and other NATO specific:
- 505th Command and Control Wing
- Command and Control Research Program (CCRP)
- Deployable Joint Command and Control
- Future Combat Systems Command and Control Vehicle
- Global Command and Control System
- Joint Force Air Component Headquarters
- Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems
- NATO Communications and Information Systems Agency
- NATO Consultation, Command and Control Agency
- NORAD
- Worldwide Military Command and Control System
other
Citations and notes
- ↑ 5-2, FM 3–0
- ↑ Builder, Carl H., Bankes, Steven C., Nordin, Richard, "Command Concepts – A Theory Derived from the Practice of Command and Control", RAND, ISBN 0-8330-2450-7, 1999
- ↑ DoD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, www.dtic.mil
- ↑ Command and control, Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, www.dtic.mil
- ↑ Command Five Pty Ltd, "Command and Control in the Fifth Domain", February 2012, www.commandfive.com
- ↑ TTCP Groups, www.dtic.mil/ttcp/
- ↑ US Army PEO C3T – Project Manager, Command Posts, peoc3t.monmouth.army.mil
References
- Headquarters, Department of the Army (14 June 2001) (PDF inside ZIP–SFX). FM 3–0, Operations. Washington, DC: GPO. OCLC 50597897. Archived from the original on 19 February 2002. http://web.archive.org/web/20020219134603/http://155.217.58.58/cgi-bin/atdl.dll/fm/3-0/fm3-0.exe. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Department of Defense document "Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms".- This article incorporates public domain material from the General Services Administration document "Federal Standard 1037C".
External links
- The Command and Control Research Program (CCRP)
- "Understanding Command and Control" by D. S. Alberts and R. E. Hayes (2006)
The original article can be found at Command and control and the edit history here.