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Validity of the Principles of Communication in an IT Environment

Validity of the Principles of Communication in an IT Environment. Scope. Military IT Defined IT as part of an Information Network The principles of communication Information Network adherence Conclusion. Scope. Military IT Defined IT as part of an Information Network

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Validity of the Principles of Communication in an IT Environment

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  1. Validity of the Principles of Communication in an IT Environment By WO2 Ian Beath

  2. Scope • Military IT Defined • IT as part of an Information Network • The principles of communication • Information Network adherence • Conclusion By WO2 Ian Beath

  3. Scope • Military IT Defined • IT as part of an Information Network • The principles of communication • Information Network adherence • Conclusion By WO2 Ian Beath

  4. Military IT Defined • Command, Control IS • Comprised of Information Management and Information Systems • An Information System is comprised of the non-automated functions (records, logs, etc) plus Information Technology (applications and infrastructure) Ref: Land Force Information Operations, Canadian Armed Forces By WO2 Ian Beath

  5. Military IT Defined • Command, Control IS • Comprised of Information Management and Information Systems • An Information System is comprised of the non-automated functions (records, logs, etc) plus Information Technology (applications and infrastructure) Ref: Land Force Information Operations, Canadian Armed Forces By WO2 Ian Beath

  6. IT as part of the Information Network • New Model: • Information Technology (Systems) + Communications Network By WO2 Ian Beath

  7. IT as part of the Information Network • Corporate IT examples as comparison: • Bluetooth • Internet telephony (VoIP) • WAN/LANs connected by bearers By WO2 Ian Beath

  8. IT as part of the Information Network • Corporate IT examples as comparison: • Bluetooth • Internet telephony (VoIP) • WAN/LANs connected by bearers By WO2 Ian Beath

  9. Comms follows Chain of Command Integration Anticipation of Requirements Reliability Simplicity Capacity Flexibility Mobility Security Economy Principles of Communication Ref: MLW 2-1-1 Land Force Tactical Communications (All Corps) By WO2 Ian Beath

  10. Comms follows Chain of Command Integration Anticipation of Requirements Reliability Simplicity Capacity Flexibility Mobility Security Economy Principles of Communication Ref: MLW 2-1-1 Land Force Tactical Communications (All Corps) By WO2 Ian Beath

  11. DJFHQ Form C2 N/W S,P & Info N/W JTF Gateway Battle Gp Tac C2 N/W Tac Engmnt N/W Section Information Network Adherence • Communications follow the chain of command • Tac comms is an extension of C2

  12. Information Network Adherence • Integration • Cannot be operated in discreet compartments • Subordinate comms plan within framework of superior plan

  13. Information Network Adherence • Integration • Cannot be operated in discreet compartments • Subordinate comms plan within framework of superior plan

  14. Information Network Adherence • Anticipation of requirements • Comms may limit comd’s plan • Reserves • Early information

  15. Information Network Adherence • Anticipation of requirements • Comms may limit comd’s plan • Reserves • Early information

  16. Information Network Adherence • Reliability • Lesser systems may be more superior to enhanced systems with outages • Operate over specified period under design conditions within manpower limits

  17. Information Network Adherence • Reliability • Lesser systems may be more superior to enhanced systems with outages • Operate over specified period under design conditions within manpower limits

  18. Information Network Adherence • Simplicity • Basic plans stand the stresses of operations • Readily understood • Able to be adapted • Less prone to breakdown

  19. Information Network Adherence • Simplicity • Basic plans stand the stresses of operations • Readily understood • Able to be adapted • Less prone to breakdown

  20. Information Network Adherence • Capacity • Timely information • Able to cope with varying traffic loads • User conformity

  21. Information Network Adherence • Capacity • Timely information • Able to cope with varying traffic loads • User conformity

  22. Information Network Adherence • Flexibility • Timely reaction • Reserve capacity • Choice of systems

  23. Information Network Adherence • Flexibility • Timely reaction • Reserve capacity • Choice of systems

  24. Information Network Adherence • Mobility • Able to change location in relation to combat force • React to change in plan • Subset of ‘flexibility?

  25. Information Network Adherence • Mobility • Able to change location in relation to combat force • React to change in plan • Subset of ‘flexibility?

  26. Information Network Adherence • Security • COMSEC • Physical • Personnel • Transmission/emission

  27. Information Network Adherence • Security • COMSEC • Physical • Personnel • Transmission/emission

  28. Information Network Adherence • Economy • Effective & sustainable use of eqpt & personnel

  29. Conclusion • IT viewed as an Information Network • Information Networks can be directly compared to traditional comms • Imperative that comms planners adhere to top-down structure in a seemingly non-hierarchal network • Adherence to the principles enforces macro management

  30. The Future? Formation link Tac Server NES S&F Tac Engmnt N/W Tac C2 Telephony (VoIP) By WO2 Ian Beath

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