This video explores the critical evolution of Army command and control with the release of Army Doctrine Note (ADN) 1-26, "Employing Command and Control Nodes." On a modern battlefield defined by persistent surveillance and long-range precision weapons, the traditional, large-scale command post has become a significant liability. ADN 1-26 provides a framework for transitioning from a single, static headquarters to a distributed network of smaller, more resilient C2 nodes. This shift focuses on two key areas: survivability and effectiveness. Learn about the eight interdependent factors leaders must manage including mobility, dispersion, and signature management, to protect the C2 system without sacrificing operational momentum. The video...
Leaders at the Combined Arms Command are integrating the use of the Maven Smart System, an artificial intelligence tool, to modernize training and education for command-and-control operations. Initial efforts are underway, led by staff from the Mission Command Center of Excellence, instructors with the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and officers assigned to the CAC Command Data and Analytics Office.