JP 3-01 Countering Air and Missile Threats - Defense Innovation ...

Command and Control
SECTION C. COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS AND FUNCTIONS
14. General
Joint counterair operations require reliable C2 capabilities that allow the
JFC/JFACC/AADC, component commanders, and subordinate forces to integrate and
synchronize/deconflict OCA and DCA operations. Effective C2 systems facilitate
centralized planning and direction and decentralized execution, helping commanders to
synchronize geographically separated operations into a unified action. C2 systems must
support OCA operations while at the same time detecting, identifying, and tracking threats in
order to warn, cue, and coordinate DCA assets, including providing accurate warnings of
enemy missile launches and impact points.
Refer to JP 6-0, Joint Communications System, for details regarding planning
communications systems for joint operations.
15. Requirements, Infrastructure, and Resources
a. Requirements. The C2 systems should be capable of rapidly exchanging
information, interfacing among components, and displaying a CTP to all participating
components. The components typically are tasked to provide a CTP. The components’
CTPs and information from the joint planning network contribute to a GCC’s COP. The
information flow should be as complete, reliable, secure, and as near real time (NRT) as
possible to support commanders’ decision-making cycles. These systems should be flexible
enough to allow NRT retasking and coordination for attacks on TSTs. The C2 architecture
among all levels of command should be survivable, interoperable, flexible, secure, and
redundant to the maximum extent possible. C2 integration includes communications and
data links for sensors, weapons systems, staffs and liaisons, and supporting agencies.
Effective C2 systems support unity of effort during counterair operations by enabling
commanders to fuse disparate databases and geographically separated offensive and
defensive operations into a single COP/CTP that enhances situational awareness and
understanding. For every operational element involved in counterair the C2 family of
systems must support the following:
(1) Rapid communications and coordination links and procedures.
(2) Data fusion and decision-making nodes.
(3) Warning and cueing systems.
(4) Links to dedicated weapons systems, other MNF partners, and/or civilian
authorities.
(5) Vertical, horizontal, technical, and procedural interoperability. Counterair C2
processes are built using existing joint and Service systems and capabilities.
b. Infrastructure. The C2 infrastructure should consist of interoperable systems that
provide complete coverage for an integrated diverse force spread across a theater/JOA
II-19