Network-centric operations is a military concept of operations that links sensors, decision-makers, and forces in a single network. In it, shared awareness and faster command turn information superiority into combat power, higher tempo, and a degree of self-synchronization.
- Entry typeKey concept
- Category of its source unitDoctrines, Principles & Normative Frameworks
- DomainOrganization & Structure
What these mean
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Key concept
Key concepts are the working vocabulary of the field: the terms that the models and tools rely on and that a decision about communication has to use precisely. Each entry defines the term and sends you to the brief or the self-guided audit where it is put to work.
Editorial orientation · Category
Doctrines, Principles & Normative Frameworks
Sets out principles or criteria for what should be pursued, considered legitimate or done. Its contribution is evaluative or prescriptive: it gives reasons for judging conduct and arrangements, rather than merely describing their frequency.