Maneuver at Lightspeed: Electromagnetic Spectrum as a Domain
Maneuver at Lightspeed: Electromagnetic Spectrum as a Domain
Read more
Search Results for: electromagnetic spectrum
Leading the Waveform: Evolving Spectrum Leadership for Future Wars
Electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) incorporate a vast array of capabilities from space control to cyberspace operations, as well as the atmospheric effects traditionally known as electronic warfare (EW). These capabilities require the development of experts and leaders that integrate each niche mission set into robust EMSO that support multi-domain operations. Brig Gen Gaedecke stated that “the Air Force should deliberately refocus efforts on electronic warfare and the EMS as a whole.” This renewed focus must begin with the development of EMS leadership from tactical to senior levels to effectively advocate for solutions. Recognizing the EMS as a domain enables the joint force by highlighting its need for expertise, which then supports the critical problem solving and tactics development required to compete in future conflicts.
Read more
Electromagnetic Pulse Threats to America’s Electric Grid: Counterpoints to Electric Power Research Institute Positions
Editor’s note: This article is part of a supporting engagement with the Electromagnetic Defense Task Force’s efforts in order to
Read more
OODA Point: The Requirement for an Airman’s Approach to Operational Design (Part II)
The ability to make and execute timely and effective decisions has been the foundation of military success for millennia. In the next decade, however, Combined Force Air Component Commanders (CFACC) planning, decision, and execution (PDE) cycles will be confronted by unprecedented challenges emerging in the constantly evolving digital ecosystem. The era of unrivaled access to the electromagnetic spectrum and dominance in multiple domains is rapidly coming to a close for the US airpower. As more and more state and non-state actors gain access to advanced technology, the CFACC’s PDE cycles will transition from an observe, orient, decide, act (OODA) loop to an OODA point. This phenomenon will also have a significant influence on the command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) measures necessary to shape and execute preplanned and emergent decisions in contested operational environments. One way of mitigating these nascent vulnerabilities is to develop a deliberate framework of operational design focused on airpower to provide a proactive form of vision for future CFACCs.
Read more
Combat Cloud: A High Tech Solution to a Low Tech Problem
Building a common operating picture from data stored in a cloud environment and creating the illusion of the availability of perfect information creates three large risks: joint forces become more vulnerable to Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) attacks and reflexive control strategies; command, control, and execution become increasingly centralized; and an information-denied environment causes decision paralysis.
By Katrina Schweiker
More Than Kinetic Effects: Globally Integrated Operations in the Information Environment
By Thomas A. Drohan Approximate Reading Time: 5 Minutes A recent YouTube video features Chief of Staff of the
Read more
OODA Point: The Requirement for an Airman’s Approach to Operational Design (Part I)
By: Dr. Jeffrey Reilly Approximate Reading Time: 15 Minutes Abstract: The ability to make and execute timely and effective decisions
Read more
Chicken Little’s Quantum Sky
The term “quantum” has been thrown around in the past few years to mean anything from extremely fast internet to the next wave in computing. The truth is “quantum” can be applied to a variety of technologies; but is all based off the theories of quantum mechanics, or how sub-atomic particles interact and behave. Like Schrödinger’s Cat, this abstract is quantum-based, it both exists and doesn’t exist, until you read it just now.
Read more
Multi-Domain Operations: Everyone’s Doing It, Just Not Together
The military services are continuing to forge the way in MDO, but what progress has been made and will they be able to achieve joint efficiency?
Read more
An Approachable Look at the Human Domain and Why We Should Care
Within the context of multi-domain operations, the human domain is arguably the most important domain, but it is often the most overlooked. This article proposes implementation of the domain through the use of planning for desired behaviors prior to conflict. It also discusses how Russia views information warfare, their practices, and a case study of its importance in the Crimean Annexation.
Read more
Where does Special Operations fit in the Multi-Domain Operations Discussion?
Understanding Special Operations role in MDO; SOCOM offers an integration model to be replicated, and SOF’s role in a near-peer MDO conflict.
Read more
Preparing for the Unpredictable: Accident Management in Great Power Competition
This article identifies the potential of international accidents across domains and identifies factors decision makers must consider before/after an accident.
Read more
Innovation Madness: Accepting Risk Today to Avoid Defeat Tomorrow
The United States Air Force (USAF) recognizes a need for future innovations as near-peer competitors make rapid advancements in military capabilities. However, the current USAF system does not facilitate keeping up with these competitors. Innovation requires a cultural shift regarding risk acceptability at all levels, starting with leaders. The USAF can facilitate this shift by further addressing regulatory guidance and Professional Military Education programs. Until the USAF as an organization is willing to accept risks and ultimately failures to achieve success, mission impacting innovations will continue to be elusive.
Read more
Outlining the Multi-Domain Operational Concept Part III: Moving Toward Practical Application
Multi-domain theory contains the potential for problem-based—rather than Service-based—solutions, leading to increased options for warfighters and decision-makers while presenting adversaries with increasing dilemmas.
By Jon Bott
Outlining the Multi-Domain Operational Concept Part II: Evolution of an Idea
It is important to recognize multi-domain operations as an important new operational concept that is more mindset than prescribed method, one that evolves previous thought, and one that itself deserves continued development.
By Jonathan Bott
Outlining the Multi-Domain Operating Concept
Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes Editor’s Note: This week we will be republishing a 3-part series focused on the idea
Read more
***OTH Anniversary*** Looking Beyond Your Service for Multi-Domain Success
Editor’s Note: This is one of our favorite articles we wanted to re-post to keep the conversation moving. We will
Read more
Command & Control of ISR in a Contested, Degraded, and Operationally Limited Environment: Ensuring Support to Unit Level Intelligence (Part 1)
The modern operational environment will force a change in operations at all levels, to include C4ISR. You can’t command without control. You can’t control without communications.
Read more
Future Wars: A Look at the Air Force’s Ability in a 21st Century Fight
The Air Force is not ready to deter or prevail against a near-peer adversary, to remain competitive in the 21st century fight the service must have a paradigm shift to give maneuverability back to the warfighter.
Read more
Modernizing ISR C2 Part I: Multi-Domain Maneuver as the Foundation
This is the first article in a multi-part series focused on modernizing Command and Control (C2) of Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR).
Read more
Russian Military Reorganization: A Step Toward Multi-Domain Operations
Russia’s military reorganization and its operations in Ukraine indicate it is intentionally developing a multi-domain force.
Read more
Over the Horizon: The Multi-Domain Operational Strategist (MDOS)
Dr. Jeff Reilly discusses the need for the Multi Doman Operational Strategist
Read more
Overview of Comments from the 2018 AFA Conference
This is an overview of the conversation on what multi domain operations and multi domain C2 continues to define what those terms mean as Airman.
Read more
Command & Control of Tomorrow’s War: Why Decisive Mission Commanders are Key to Multi-Domain Operations
As tactical-level warfare evolves, the emerging security environment will likely drive a level of chaos and friction that has not happened in recent conflicts. To effectively execute MDO in a contested environment, preparing Mission Commanders to act decisively will be essential.
Read more
Ethics in Autonomy
Without a public discourse on autonomy, there might not be anything left worth fighting over.
Read more
The Undersea is a Discrete Operational Domain
The maritime domain as defined by joint doctrine is overly broad in concept and does not accurately capture the opportunities and vulnerabilities presented in the undersea.
Read more
Defining the “Domain” in Multi-Domain
A domain is a “Critical macro maneuver space whose access or control is vital to the freedom of action and superiority required by the mission.”
Read more
Multidomain Observing and Orienting: ISR to Meet the Emerging Battlespace
Multidomain Observing and Orienting: ISR to Meet the Emerging Battlespace
Read more
Fighting the Wrong Fight
The US has a problem on her hands, and the emerging answers fail to address the real problem. While military
Read more
NATO Planning and Multi Domain Operations: A German Perspective
A German officer compares the NATO planning process with the ACSC Multi-domain approach.
Read more
It’s time to take the human domain seriously. USCYBERCOM is our chance.
USCYBERCOM presents an opportunity to effectively implement human domain forces in a high-threat, resource constrained environment. Estimated Reading Time: 5
Read more
Quanta of Competition: Quantum Mechanics, Multi-Domain Battle, and the Gray Zone (Part I)
Thinking about conflict in terms of quantum mechanics rather than Newtonian physics will produce more comprehensive grand strategy.
Read more
Leaving “America’s Pastime” of Joint Operations for Multidomain: A Sports Analogy
The evolution from joint to multidomain requires a shift toward a more team oriented culture among peer officers.
Read more
OTH Video: Beyond the Theory – A Framework for Multi-Domain Operations
In the future operating environment, to successfully deter and defeat our adversaries, we must better understand how the domains interact and their basic principles.
Read more
Information Operations in a Multi-Domain Operations Battlespace
Emphasizing information operations in multi-domain operations elevates multi-domain ops and integrated warfare
Read more
Multi-Domain Operations at the Strategic Level
The recent NSS and NDS elevate multi-domain ops to the forefront of US national strategy. The upcoming NMS must capitalize on this framework.
Read more
Swarming Intelligence: Concept to Reality
Two decades of swarming optimization research lay the groundwork for the development of physical swarming techniques.
Read more
***OTH Anniversary*** Multi-Domain Thinking and the Human Domain
Today’s editor’s pick was chosen by Julie Janson. In it, Tom Flounders makes a compelling argument that the Human Domain is the decisive domain.
Read more
***OTH Anniversary*** Over the Horizon: The Multi-Domain Operational Strategist (MDOS)
As part of the OTH anniversary series, this article, by Dr. Jeffrey Reilly, forms a foundation for discussing multi-domain operations.
Read more
***OTH Anniversary***Multi-Domain Strategic Thinking: What Problem Are We Trying to Solve?
Editor’s Note: As part of our anniversary celebration series, below we present the top read article of 2017. For those
Read more
Mission Command in Multi-Domain Operations
This article on Mission Command looks at how contested domains will force subordinate leaders to make timely decisions that either seize or forfeit the initiative.
Read more
Bridge Builders to Make Multi-Domain Operations Work
To achieve dominance in the networked age, the U.S. Air Force must build organizational expertise that can foster a culture that lives and breathes multi-domain integration.
Read more
The Case for Dispersed Basing
There are compelling reasons for implementing dispersed basing, including survivability and the capacity to execute multi-domain operations. There are also significant challenges to overcome, including building partnerships; sustainment; restructuring personnel and training requirements; ensuring command, control, communications, and computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) connectivity; and base defense.
By Aaron Sick
Multi-Domain Thinking and the Human Domain
Multi-Domain thinking requires an understanding of the nature of domains and how they interact with each other, while ultimately focusing on affecting participants in order to achieve a lasting outcome understood in the human domain.
By Tom Flounders
Putting the Advantage of Mass Back into Airpower: RPA Utility Beyond the COIN Fight
The USAF and broader DOD must seriously examine the potential role for RPAs beyond the permissive battle-spaces they currently excel in. They have far more to offer than surveillance and precision strikes against undefended, soft targets.
By Mark Nexon
DROP ZONE: Joint Command and Control
Our Services need to mature and lead the drive to Jointness, both across the DOD and the complex American alliance system
Read more
Multi-Domain Strategic Thinking: What Problem Are We Trying to Solve?
Multi-domain strategy therefore requires patterns of thought characterized by focus on affecting human cognition, distilling clarity from complex environments, and planning and executing operations within the uncertainty of future conflict.
By Wilford Garvin
Multi-Domain Operations and Strategy in the American Revolution
George Washington’s objective was achieving victory in the human domain, and it proved to be the decisive factor for strategic victory.
By Tom Flounders
The Problem with “Airpower”
The United States Air Force’s definition of airpower is merely a description of all Air Force activities and is incorrect.
By Tom Flounders
Winning Tomorrow’s War Today: A Cyber Revolution in Personnel Management
Cyberspace is the key terrain of the present RMA because it connects the domains together, creating an integrated layer of joint-force effectiveness
By Brian Viola, Erica L. Fountain, and Michael C. Williams