Information support of command and control in the early of 21st century

Abstract

Chapter deals with information support.Military activities have specific requirements for information which describes the situation in the area of interest in real time. Common operation picture is basic for information support.

The chapter analyzes the security and technical challengers in providing information support of command and control. In the globalized and integrated world, new military technologies are being developed to counter emerging threats. The changes in army and security tactics, mainly in antiterrorist and peacekeeping missions, increase the demand on information systems as it is an important determinant of success. For commanders and decision makers, a battle and security information is provided by command and control information support. Here, new trends, like Network Enabled Capability offer ways for its improving.