Network Centric Operations Background and Oversight Issues for Congress

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Armed Forces.

Computer security.

Computers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2007

Summary:

Discusses DOD concept of network centric operations (NCO), also known as network centric warfare, which involves linking computers with networked communications technology to provide a shared awareness of the battle space for U.S. military forces. Provides background on NCO, including technologies supporting NCO, and answers answers questions about NCO. Summarizes key DOD programs relating to NCO, assesses the technology transfer threat and operational experiences, comments on the NCO capabilities of other nations and extremist groups, and reviews relevant Congressional oversight issues and legislation

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Network Centric Operations

Publisher Number:

CRS-2007-FDT-0361

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