Showing papers on "Concept of operations published in 1998"

The cone of commerce

Abstract: Angel Technologies Corporation (Angel) and its partners are creating a wireless broadband metropolitan area network to interconnect tens to hundreds of thousands of users each at multi-megabit per second data rates for multi-media file transfers and interactive discourse. A high altitude long operation (HALO ) aircraft will circle above commercial airline traffic to serve as the hub of the broadband network for providing ubiquitous signal coverage and dedicated point-to-point connections throughout a footprint encompassing a typical metropolitan center, its suburbs, and beyond. Broadband wireless services will be delivered to diverse enterprises to promote new forms of collaborative work and information exchange, thus creating a virtual Cone of Commerce with the HALO aircraft at its apex. This presentation will introduce the HALO Network and describe the flow of messages within and beyond the signal footprint in terms of the basic network elements. The aircraft design will be described and its payload attributes will be highlighted. The concept of operations and key operational factors will be addressed. Types of services will be described. The advantages of the HALO Network relative to terrestrial and space layers will be summarized for broadband services. Near term actions will be stated.

The Nonlethal Information Operations Targeting Process: Duties, Responsibilities and Procedures

Abstract: : Many articles, journals, and books describe what information operations are and how they are essential to military operations, but there is little written about how to actually do information operations. This monograph's purpose is twofold. First, it provides the Joint Task Force Commander procedures by which to integrate nonlethal information operations into the joint targeting process and recommends duties and responsibilities for staff officers to ensure they integrate information operations into plans and operations. Second, it offers information operations officers a single document from which to develop standing operating procedures and tactics, techniques, and procedures. Joint Publications 3-0, Doctrine for Joint Operations, and 3-09, Doctrine for Joint Fire Support, provide the doctrinal underpinnings for joint targeting. Additionally, Joint Publication 3-13, Joint Doctrine for Information Operations, provides doctrine and guidance for information operations targeting. Currently there is neither Army doctrine for information operations targeting nor tactics, techniques, and procedures on how to integrate information operations into the targeting process. This monograph attempts to fill this gap. The capabilities, limitations, and employment considerations are outlined for the nonlethal information operations capabilities and activities (i.e., civil affairs, electronic warfare, military deception, psychological operations, public affairs, and special information operations). Finally, the author makes several recommendations in the areas of personnel and organization, training and education, doctrine, and operations.

From Policies to Procedures: The Next Step in Information Operations.

Abstract: : An effective information operations campaign depends on the successful integration of information operations elements and capabilities into the joint force commander's overall operation plan. Information operations planning must begin at the earliest stage of a joint force commander's peacetime campaign planning and must provide a basis for subsequent information operations in crisis and/or conflict. Information operations planning for a particular military operation can occur as part of the deliberate planning cycle or in response to a crisis; therefore, this paper addresses information operations planning requirements in relation to the deliberate and crisis action planning processes. It also discusses methods of planning, integrating and executing information operations and provides some tactics, techniques, and procedures in an effort to link information operations policy and doctrine to information operations execution.

A Virtual-Reality Enhanced Integrated Process Design Environment (VR-IPDE)

Abstract: This paper describes the architecture and concept of operation of a Virtual Reality-Enhanced Integrated Process Design Environment (VR-IPDE), a novel architecture for effectively applying Virtual Reality (VR) technology in the context of manufacturing system design.

Operational Logistics for OCONUS Consequence Management: A Joint-Interagency Challenge.

Abstract: : The United States military logistician faces significant challenges in the current political-Military environment of peacetime engagement, under the rubric of military operations other than war (MOOTW). One of the most challenging new MOOTW missions to support logistically, is Consequence Management (CM), which involves joint-interagency assistance to mitigate the damage resulting from the intentional or accidental release of NBC contaminates. Primary emphasis is on disaster containment, preservation of life, and minimization of suffering. Executive direction has mandated a dynamic, supporting role for the Department of Defense (DOD) in CM operations. The CM mission requires extensive joint-interagency coordination, and operations are conducted in an NBC contaminated environment. For these reasons, CM portends unique considerations for the operational logistician. The importance of a rapid and competent CM response in the chaotic aftermath of a weapons of mass destruction (WMD) incident, with its inherent destruction, human suffering and political sensitivities, reveals the imperative for sound operational CM planning. CM logistics planning and preparation should involve familiarization with the CM operational scenario and concept of operations; planning for interagency coordination; determination of critical logistics requirements; identification of international resources; and synchronization of the theater logistics effort. Development of a generic CM concept of logistics will serve to focus planning efforts and streamline the logistics planning cycle. Operational logistics for CM is a joint-interagency challenge with truly strategic implications.