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Conclusion


Faith in the unproven potential of technology is not a solid basis for strategy

General Dennis J. Reimer, CSA, 1997106


It is obvious that our strategic leaders believe in the transformational nature of NCW and the potential value of networking. Network-enabled mission enhancements realized during recent combat operations tend to underscore the belief that applying NCW operational concepts provides the ways to achieving full spectrum dominance envisioned in Joint Vision 2020 in an information dominated 21st Century environment. As General Reimer’s statement suggests, however, there is risk in building the Army’s transformation strategy around a new concept that, in many respects, is still in its infancy. Similarly, it is clear that the Army has not realized the full potential of this information age concept and does not fully appreciate the impediments or impact it will have on force transformation.

Some contend that the concept of NCW is “already having a profound effect on military operations, and will continue to do so.”107 However, the theory and successful application of NCW concepts are still developing and the known and emerging impediments to realizing its full potential are real and cannot be overcome easily.

Applying the concepts of NCW requires significant investments in C4ISR infrastructure and the maturation of emerging technologies that may not develop at the pace required to support rapid force transformation. Additionally, increased C4ISR investments will reduce funding for other programs. As such, overemphasis on C4ISR without appropriate funding for other programs may result in a transformed force that is not properly balanced to meet the demands of the dynamic global environment. Similarly, increased emphasis on C4ISR will generate a new set of network security issues that the force must content with during the conduct of operations.

Application of NCW has significant implications for Army transformation. It requires the co-evolution and development of radically new doctrine, organizations and training processes and strategies, supported in part by fundamental changes in the application of information technology. Failure to co-evolve these processes will limit the real value gained in a network centric force.

The realities and opportunities of the information age clearly demand that the force transform to maintain readiness and relevance. The potential of NCW operational concepts may provide the ways to revolutionize how the Army operates in a joint, capability-based environment. Maturation of this concept and appropriate attention to mitigating known and emerging impediments, however, is crucial to realizing the full potential of it.

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