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C2
The exercise of authority and direction by a commander over assigned forces to accomplish a mission. Modern C2 depends on networked systems that share a common operating picture and pass orders and reports.
The exercise of authority and direction by a commander over assigned forces to accomplish a mission. Modern C2 depends on networked systems that share a common operating picture and pass orders and reports.
Why it matters
Command and control is the backbone that turns sensing into decisions and effects; when C2 links degrade, an operator loses the ability to direct forces even if every sensor still works.
Standards & authorities
- Joint Publication 3-0 (Joint Campaigns and Operations)
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Frequently asked
What is C2?
The exercise of authority and direction by a commander over assigned forces to accomplish a mission. Modern C2 depends on networked systems that share a common operating picture and pass orders and reports.
Why does C2 matter for defense and counter-UAS operators?
Command and control is the backbone that turns sensing into decisions and effects; when C2 links degrade, an operator loses the ability to direct forces even if every sensor still works.
What standard or authority governs C2?
C2 is defined or governed by Joint Publication 3-0 (Joint Campaigns and Operations).