Smith_Complexity.pdf

THE FUTURE OF COMMAND AND CONTROL

C OMPLEXITY , N ETWORKING , &

E FFECTS -B ASED A PPROACHES

TO O PERATIONS

E DWARD A. S MITH

About the CCRP

The Command and Control Research Program (CCRP) has the

mission of improving DoD’s understanding of the national

security implications of the Information Age. Focusing upon

improving both the state of the art and the state of the practice of

command and control, the CCRP helps DoD take full advantage

of the opportunities afforded by emerging technologies. The

CCRP pursues a broad program of research and analysis in

information superiority, information operations, command and

control theory, and associated operational concepts that enable us

to leverage shared awareness to improve the effectiveness and

efficiency of assigned missions. An important aspect of the CCRP

program is its ability to serve as a bridge between the operational,

technical, analytical, and educational communities. The CCRP

provides leadership for the command and control research

community by:

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articulating critical research issues;

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working to strengthen command and control research

infrastructure;

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sponsoring a series of workshops and symposia;

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serving as a clearing house for command and control

related research funding; and

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disseminating outreach initiatives that include the CCRP

Publication Series.

This is a continuation in the series of publications produced by

the Center for Advanced Concepts and Technology (ACT),

which was created as a “skunk works” with funding provided by

the CCRP under the auspices of the Assistant Secretary of

Defense (NII). This program has demonstrated the importance of

having a research program focused on the national security

implications of the Information Age. It develops the theoretical

foundations to provide DoD with information superiority and

highlights the importance of active outreach and dissemination

initiatives designed to acquaint senior military personnel and

civilians with these emerging issues. The CCRP Publication

Series is a key element of this effort.

Check our Web site for the latest CCRP activities and publications.

www.dodccrp.org

DoD Command and Control Research Program

Assistant Secretary of Defense (NII)

Chief Information Officer

John G. Grimes

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (NII)

Dr. Linton Wells, II

Special Assistant to the ASD(NII)

Director of Research

Dr. David S. Alberts

Opinions, conclusions, and recommendations expressed or implied within

are solely those of the authors. They do not necessarily represent the views

of the Department of Defense, or any other U.S. Government agency.

Cleared for public release; distribution unlimited.

Portions of this publication may be quoted or reprinted without further

permission, with credit to the DoD Command and Control Research

Program, Washington, D.C. Courtesy copies of reviews would be

appreciated.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Smith, Edward Allen, 1946-

Complexity, networking, and effects-based approaches to operations /

Edward A. Smith.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 1-893723-18-6 (alk. paper)

1. Military planning--Data processing. 2. Operational art (Military science)

3. Military doctrine--Decision making 4. Information networks.

5. Decision support systems. 6. World politics--21st century. I. Title.

Cover by Joseph Lewis

U150.S65 2006

355.4--dc22

2006014893

July 2006

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