The Place of the Computer in Command and Control of the Armed Forces

1969 ◽  
Vol 114 (655) ◽  
pp. 17-28
Author(s):  
B. J. A. Hargreaves
2005 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 149-172
Author(s):  
Taeyoung Yoon

This article seeks to examine the development of the ROK-U.S. combined command and control system and crisis management procedures in South Korea. In particular, it explores the four crises which occurred between 1968 and 1999 in order to identify its implications for the ROK-U.S. combined crisis management. During a crisis, command and control over the armed forces are critical issues, in order to co-ordinate military movements and alert operations in the context of overall crisis objectives. Within the ROK-U.S. alliance, the ROK command and control chain of armed forces was highly integrated with the command and control chains of the UNC until 1978 and with the CFC from 1978. This CFC combined command structure has enabled the ROK to participate in the chain of operational control of its own forces and to strengthen its position in the ROK-U.S. combined crisis management procedures. Although both co-operated closely to cope with Korean crises in the past, there were some tensions in the use of military force and in the co-ordination of the detailed operational dimension of military operations. However, it can be argued that as long as the ROK crisis objectives and strategy were achieved through a consensus of alliance crisis options, these arrangements provided an effective crisis management system for ROK to resolve Korean crises. To some extent, the combined crisis management system enabled ROK to use America's massive military and intelligence capabilities to deter North Korea and to manage crises effectively. In the face of an era of transition and transformation in the ROK-U.S. alliance relationships following the September 11 2001, the ROK and U.S. need to minimise potential negative effects on combined crisis management system and maintain coherent deterrence capability and alliance stability on the Korean peninsula.


Author(s):  
BOJAN ZEVNIK

Za učinkovito izvajanje namena in poslanstva Slovenske vojske je najpomembnejša urejenost medsebojnih razmerij znotraj nje. Ta temeljijo na poveljevanju in kontroli z natančno razmejitvijo vloge nadrejenosti in podrejenosti. Osnova učinkovitosti teh vlog je v enostavnosti, da ima vsak podrejeni le enega neposredno nadrejenega ter da vsak nadrejeni daje naloge svojim neposredno podrejenim in nadzoruje njihovo izvajanje. Medsebojna razmerja podrobno opredeljujejo tako vojaški normativni predpisi kot tudi vojaški doktrinarni dokumenti. Kršitve se sankcionirajo. Na strokovnem področju obvladovanja komunikacijsko-informacijskih sistemov se je v zadnjih letih poleg neposredne nadrejenosti začel uporabljati termin strokovna nadrejenost. Čeprav uporabe in namena tega pojma vojaški normativni akti ne urejajo niti ne opredeljujejo, se je sčasoma začel uporabljati tudi v aktih poveljeva- nja in kontrole. Nedorečenost uporabe in njegovo vsesplošno sprejemanje posledič- no povzročata nastajanje novih, neformalnih medsebojnih odnosov. Drugačni med- sebojni odnosi od predvidenih pa so za vojaško organizacijo, katere učinkovitost temelji na rutini, povelju in izvrševanju povelja, lahko vzrok za zmanjševanje njene učinkovitosti. The regulation of mutual relations within the organisation is of ultimate impor- tance for an effective implementation of the purpose and mission of the Slovenian Armed Forces. These relations are based on command and control with precise limi- tations drawn between superiority and subordination. The basic efficiency of these roles lies in the simplicity of each superior having only one immediate subordina- te, assigning tasks to their immediate subordinates and controlling their realisation. Mutual relations are defined in detail in military normative regulations as well as in military doctrinal documents. All breaches are penalised. In the professional field of communication and information system management, the term professional superiority has in the recent years been added to the term immediate superiority. Even though the use and aim of this term are not regulated nor defined by military legal acts, it has eventually been introduced to the acts of command and control. The undefined nature of usage and its general adoption have thus triggered the emergence of new, informal mutual relations. However, mutual relations that differ from those foreseen can reduce the efficiency of a military organisation, where efficiency depends on routine, command and execution of commands.


2019 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Vaclav Talhofer ◽  
Šárka Hošková-Mayerová

<p><strong>Abstract.</strong> Multi-criterial analysis is becoming one of the main methods for evaluation of influence of geographic environment on human activity, or human activity on geographic environment, respectively. Analysis results are often used in command and control systems, especially in armed forces and units of rescue systems. For analyses, digital geographic data – whose quality significantly influences the reached results – are used. Visualization of results of analyses in command and control systems are usually thematic layers over raster images of topographic maps. That is why this visualization must correspond to cartographic principles used for the creation of thematic maps. The article presents problems that an analyst encounters within the evaluation of the quality of the used data, performance of the analysis itself as well as preparation of data files for their transfer and publishing in command and control systems.</p>


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-112
Author(s):  
Dariusz DOMOŃ ◽  
Stanisław DUDA ◽  
Maciej ŁABNO

The PILICA Anti-Aircraft Rocket-Artillery System has been developed for the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland. The PILICA Anti-Aircraft Rocket-Artillery System is composed of: The Command and Control station, the Radiolocating station, six Firing Units along with Artillery Tractors, two Transport Vehicles, and two Ammunition Vehicles. PILICA's task is that of detecting, recognising, and identifying objects, then automatically dividing the tasks and commands for efficient elimination. PILICA’s Firing Unit has autonomous-mode target detection, identification and elimination capabilities (without cooperating with Command and Control) using equipment such as its optoelectronic head and IFF system. In the system operation mode and in cooperation with Command and Control, the Firing Unit and its subsystems ensure the reception of commands/combat tasks in its fire responsibility zone, as well as reporting statuses and the completion of the given combat tasks. Reporting and command reception from the Command and Control station is automated. The Firing Unit can fire using its automatic tracking system, or when operated in manual mode. The Firing unit has been equipped with a portable remote control console, providing the ability to use it remotely. In case of a power supply malfunction in the Firing Unit, it is possible to use it entirely manually, with the use of artillery weapons. The Firing Unit is equipped with a stabilised, optoelectronic day-night head that enables it to work independently of the weapons when it comes to observation and detecting, as well as identifying, objects. The head constitutes not only an element of the guidance system, but also a source of information for the entire System, as the data on the detected and observed objects is exchanged within the entire command network. PILICA is equipped with an unique formation and training system, providing capabilities for training teams on real equipment, with the use of a virtual simulation management system employing the DIS protocol.


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