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Interoperability: A Continuing Challenge in Coalition Air Operations
The United States is increasingly participating in coalition military operations.Coalition support may be required for successful military operations and in most such operations the United States desires to share the burden. U.S. allies recognize the increased security that coalition operations can bring. Because interoperability is a key element in coalitions, RAND undertook research to help the Air Force identify potential interoperability problems that may arise in coalition air operations and to suggest nonmateriel and technology-based solutions. The research focus is on command, control,communications, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C3ISR) systems in out-of-NATO-area operations. The authors' review of recent coalition air operations found that interoperability problems arose because of differences in doctrine, incompatible communications, different planning and execution systems, and different weapon system capabilities. For example, allies may lack sufficient all-weather, day and nightprecision-guided weapons. The authors suggest the following to increase interoperability in coalition operations: (1) common or harmonized doctrine for combined joint task force operations, from planning through assessment, (2) compatible or adaptable concepts of operation for airborne surveillance and control, (3) common information-sharing standardsand compatible tactical communication systems, and (4) expert, experienced personnel who understand the capabilities of coalition partners. From a technology perspective and cost considerations, C3ISR initiatives appear to offer the best opportunities for interoperabilityenhancements.
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Pages: 272
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Contents
Preface PDF
Figures PDF
Tables PDF
Summary PDF
Acknowledgments PDF
Acronyms PDF
Chapter One:
Introduction PDF
Chapter Two:
A Broad Definition of Interoperability PDF
Chapter Three:
Interoperability Challenges in Recent Coalition Operations PDF
Chapter Four:
New Trends That May Affect Future Interoperability PDF
Chapter Five:
Command and Control PDF
Chapter Six:
Space Developments PDF
Chapter Seven:
Air Surveillance and Control PDF
Chapter Eight:
Ground Surveillance and Control PDF
Chapter Nine:
Tactical Data Links PDF
Chapter Ten:
Fighters and Weapons PDF
Chapter Eleven:
Illustrative Military Value PDF
Chapter Twelve:
Concluding Observations and Suggested Actions PDF
Appendix A:
Allies' Participation and Contributions in Recent Coalition Operations PDF
Appendix B:
New Operational Concepts from Joint Vision 2010 PDF
Appendix C:
MIDS Case Study PDF
Appendix D:
Notional Fighter Deployment PDF
Bibliography PDF
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