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

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

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

By WO2 Ian Beath Military IT Defined Command, Control IS 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 Military IT Defined Command, Control IS 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 IT as part of the Information Network New Model: New Model: –Information Technology (Systems) + Communications Network

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Information Network Adherence Capacity Capacity –Timely information –Able to cope with varying traffic loads –User conformity

Information Network Adherence Capacity Capacity –Timely information –Able to cope with varying traffic loads –User conformity

Information Network Adherence Flexibility Flexibility –Timely reaction –Reserve capacity –Choice of systems

Information Network Adherence Flexibility Flexibility –Timely reaction –Reserve capacity –Choice of systems

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

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

Information Network Adherence Security Security –COMSEC »Physical »Personnel »Transmission/emission

Information Network Adherence Security Security –COMSEC »Physical »Personnel »Transmission/emission

Information Network Adherence Economy Economy –Effective & sustainable use of eqpt & personnel

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

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