Category: Concept
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Division of Labor: C2ABM in Protracted Conflict
Emerging C2ABM platforms offer clear benefits at the onset of hostilities, but will be limited by availability in the near-term – the mass afforded by legacy systems will be crucial for sustained operations. A blended approach using modern and legacy platforms may assure resilient and comprehensive C2ABM in protracted conflict. Read more
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How I Learned to Love the Bot: Implications for AI in Operational-level C2 and Beyond
Large language models (LLMs) can be a force multiplier for C2ABM professionals working on staff or at the operational level of C2. To harness this technology, practitioners must be able to identify relevant use cases, recognize and mitigate the limitations of LLMs, and apply best practices for LLM use. Read more
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Always Evolving: Modernize C2ABM Without Losing Today
The C2ABM community can maintain current readiness while preparing future architectures by sustaining and optimizing today’s platforms and TTPs and by shaping the next generation of architectures, human-machine teaming, and mission metrics. These lines of effort are complementary, and can ensure the force remains ready now and relevant later. Read more
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Love the One You’re With: In Defense of Legacy C2ABM Platforms
Is the U.S. Air Force’s legacy C2ABM architecture really so decrepit that it must be wholly replaced to be of value in future conflict? Much has been written describing a bleak future for currently-fielded platforms, but perhaps there is more to the story. Read more
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Coming to Terms: Command, Control, and Battle Management
Using accurate terminology fosters a shared understanding across diverse warfighting communities at all levels of warfare. The term C2 has been over-applied in recent use – especially among battle managers – and should be replaced by more accurate terms where appropriate. Read more
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Battle Managers Need AI-Powered Decision Superiority Yesterday
It’s time we stop treating AI as future potential and start deliberately planning AI integration now. The U.S. Air Force must rethink traditional models by distinguishing which decisions require human judgment, which can be delegated to artificial intelligence, and how human-machine collaboration should operate throughout the decision-making process. Read more
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No Matter the Kit: Focus on the Development of the Air Battle Manager Weapon System
To meet the evolving needs of future conflicts, the C2 community is urged to focus on resilient multi-domain communication architectures and joint long-range kill chains. The call is to “think differently,” adapt to new technologies, and team with intelligence professionals to meet the demands of modern conflict. Read more