FORCEnet Implementation Strategy

FORCEnet is currently defined as the operational construct and architectural framework for naval warfare in the information age that integrates warriors, sensors, networks, command and control, platforms, and weapons into a networked, distributed, combat force that is scalable across all levels of conflict from seabed to space and sea to land. Although this definition views FORCEnet as the operational construct and the architectural framework for the entire transformed Navy, some have viewed FORCEnet merely as an information network and the associated FORCEnet architecture merely as an information systems architecture. FORCEnet Implementation Strategy provides advice regarding both the adequacy of this definition and the actions required to implement FORCEnet. Table of Contents Front Matter Executive Summary 1 Transforming the Navy and Marine Corps into a Network-Centric Force 2 Defining FORCEnet 3 Joint Capability Development and Department of Defense Network-Centric Plans and Intentions 4 Coevolution of FORCEnet Operational Concepts and Materiel 5 FORCEnet Architecture and System Design 6 Science and Technology to Support the FORCEnet Information Infrastructure 7 Implementation Strategy 8 Accounting of the Terms of Reference Appendix A: Biographies of Committee Members and Staff Appendix B: Agendas for Committee Meetings Appendix C: Acronyms and Abbreviations