Joint Doctrine for Amphibious Operations - Historic Naval Ships ...

CHAPTER VICOMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS, ANDCOMPUTER SYSTEMS SUPPORT PLANNING“Command and control is just one element in the complex tapestry of warfare.A poor system well executed can beat a good system when that system’sexecution breaks down . . . any command and control system must becomplemented by sound tactical doctrine, realistic training, and superblymotivated troops.”Extract from Army Command and General Staff College FC 101-341. Requirements of Command,Control, Communications,and Computer Systemsa. Amphibious operations require aflexible C2 system capable of supportingrapid decision making and execution tomaintain a high tempo of operations. C4systems and equipment support effective C2.These systems must be robust, flexible, andas expeditionary as the amphibious force. C4systems architecture must provide strategicand tactical connectivity to a variety of tailoredamphibious forces across the full spectrum ofamphibious operations, from humanitarianassistance to an amphibious assault. Theamphibious force must have the ability to planfor, provide C2 for, and support all functionalareas (fires, aviation, intelligence, and combatservice support, etc.) afloat and ashore.Communications support requirements inamphibious operations are summarized inFigure VI-1.C4 systems support functions will beperformed in accordance with JP 6-0,Doctrine for Command, Control,Communications, Computer (C4) SystemsSupport to Joint Operations, and series 6231of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staffmanuals.b. An effective C4 systems support planmust ensure the following.• Provide an EMCON plan and informationsecurity (INFOSEC) posture thatbalances OPSEC versus operationalrequirements.• Provide transmission and cryptographicsecurity.• Provide C2 protection.• Avoid mutual interference throughout theelectromagnetic spectrum. C4 systemssupport plans of the amphibious forcemust be integrated into the JFC’s jointcommunications-electronics operatinginstructions.• Deconflict friendly electronic attack (EA)with other friendly frequency use inaccordance with the joint restrictedfrequency list.• Provide monitoring and defense oftactical and non-tactical computernetworks.• Provide friendly forces’ positionreporting to the Global Command andControl System-Maritime commonoperational picture.• Use common agencies and alternatemeans of communications to assist inreducing mutual interference anddecreasing frequency requirements.VI-1