The Fog of War

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The Fog of War

• Tactical Battlefield Picture
• Not integrated
• Inefficient

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From Concepts to Capabilities ...
Common Relevant Operational Picture (CROP)
Information Superiority
Intuitive, Scalable, Interactive, Multi-echelon F
ormat
Time-fused, Accurate, Consistent, Relevant Info
the capability to collect, process, and
disseminate an uninterrupted flow of
information...
Faster, better planning Decision Making
Improved Synchronization of Joint Operations
Increased Operational Tempo
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Built from a set of DOCs...
Integrated Collaborative Collection Management
- Networked sensors - Integrated, all-source
collection
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Built from a set of DOCs...
Integrated Collaborative Collection Management
- Networked sensors - Integrated, all-source
collection
Information Transport/Processing
- Assurance against compromise and exploitation -
Multipath, threat sensitive, self-correcting
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Built from a set of DOCs...
Integrated Collaborative Collection Management
- Networked sensors - Integrated, all-source
collection
Information Transport/Processing
- Assurance against compromise and exploitation -
Multipath, threat sensitive, self-correcting
Fused Assessment
- Timely, accurate fused operational picture -
Disposition of friendly, adversary, neutrals, and
non-combatants - Built on foundation of common
data
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Built from a set of DOCs...
Integrated Collaborative Collection Management
- Networked sensors - Integrated, all-source
collection
Information Transport/Processing
- Assurance against compromise and exploitation -
Multipath, threat sensitive, self-correcting
Fused Assessment
- Timely, accurate fused operational picture -
Disposition of friendly, adversary, neutrals, and
non-combatants - Built on foundation of common
data
Battlespace Visualization
CJIATF CDR
- Multi-dimensional display. - Interactive -
Scalable, tailorable to commanders needs
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Built from a set of DOCs...
Integrated Collaborative Collection Management
- Networked sensors - Integrated, all-source
collection
Information Transport/Processing
- Assurance against compromise and exploitation -
Multipath, threat sensitive, self-correcting
Fused Assessment
- Timely, accurate fused operational picture -
Disposition of friendly, adversary, neutrals, and
non-combatants - Built on foundation of common
data
Battlespace Visualization
CJIATF CDR
Organize HQ and Force
- Multi-dimensional display. - Interactive -
Scalable, tailorable to commanders needs
- Small, mobile - Multi-mission capable
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Common Relevant Operational Picture
Beyond DOD
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Common Relevant Operational Picture
Beyond DOD
Unity of Effort
Fully integrated US Agencies
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Common Relevant Operational Picture
Beyond DOD
Unity of Effort
Fully integrated US Agencies
Fully integrated coalition partners
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Common Relevant Operational Picture
Beyond DOD
Unity of Effort
Fully integrated US Agencies
Fully integrated coalition partners
Fully integrated NGO/PVOs
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Common Relevant Operational Picture

• Strategic Operational Picture
• Faster, More Responsive Operations
• Decentralized Decision Making
• Information Decentralization
• Reduced Layers
• Fewer Command Control Agencies