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A foundation for “fifth generation” operations realize is built around the notion of
learning rapidly in a combat situation and acting on that knowledge.
The engagement process of content in context empowers dynamic situational decisions
at all levels and gives the fighting force the best chance of prevailing.
The “engagement process of content in battle context” which empowers dynamic situa-
tional decision making at all levels has the best chance of prevailing. It is the foundation
of war winning in the 21st century.
And the discussion with “Beef” highlighted an important clarification in another sense.
Instead of confusing folks with C5ISR and with situational awareness, we should focus
on C2 plus information war.
F-35As being refueled near Eglin AFB. Credit: 33rd Fighter Wing
Pilots in the F-35 are Information Warriors. A fleet of F-35s puts in the air with a 360 de-
gree swath a decision and information warfare grid. This grid is leveraged throughout
the battlespace for ground and surface operations throughout the engagement.
Adding “Beef” to MAWTS a 7202 –and going back to using the term “Information War”
(I used that term in Red Dragon Rising published in 1999) actually brings more clarity
Second Line of Defense December 2014
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