5th Iccrts " the Evolution of C2 " Title: Extending C2 Frameworks for Modeling and Trials: a Novel Approach to Assessing Technology Insertion Extending C2 Frameworks for Modeling and Trials: a Novel Approach to Assessing Technology Insertion

Existing military C2 frameworks are limited in assessing the impact of technology insertions. While these frameworks have been useful in highlighting technology related issues and their direct effects within the organization, they have been less useful in exploring the links between C2 changes and battlefield effects. Additionally, these frameworks tend to focus on a limited set of key performance impacts. Given the trend to introduce new C2 technologies at lower tactical levels within Land military forces and the complex socio-technical issues which arise, the requirements for a broader C2 assessment framework become more pronounced. We propose a novel C2 assessment framework, developed using a multi-disciplinary approach that builds on existing modeling and trials frameworks. This novel framework bridges the gap between traditional C2 measures and battlefield performance, and encompasses methods from various disciplines including systems engineering, operations research and human factors.