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AU Research Topic (Completed AU research links require CAC and NIPR access)
How do the warfighting domains interact in JADO? `CSAF Priority` What are the critical inter-dependencies that must be defended and exploited between the domains? (CAC & NIPR access required) "High Power Microwave Weapons: Disruptive Technology for the Future" Major Jack McGonegal, USAF (ACTS 2.0 - ACSC Paper) [16 pgs.]
What are the command relationship implications of JADO? `CSAF Priority` "Command in Complexity: Scaling Trust for Effective Joint All Domain Operations" Maj Nicholas T. Narbutovskih (June 2020 Over the Horizon blog post) "Convergence within SOCOM – A Bottom-Up Approach to Multi Domain Operations" Andrew Smith, USAF (April 2020 Over the Horizon blog post)
What are the essential information requirements for JADO? `CSAF Priority` How does JADC2 overcome the problem of multiple incompatible networks that are used in contemporary C2? Anthony, Capt. Ian A., "Network Enabled Weaponry and the Information Systems Needed to Support Them," SOS AUAR paper, 2020, 8 pgs Buelow, Maj. Brandon, "Can You Hear Me Now? Enabling Command, Control and the Joint Targeting cycle in a Degraded or Denied Communications Environment," AWC elective paper, 2019, 12 pgs. Cook, Col. Brendan RCAF, (CAC & NIPR access required) "Augmented Reality: Collaborative and Analytical Tools for ISR Operations," ILS RTF paper, 2019, 25 pgs. Estes, Capt. Brett, "Optimizing Joint IPOE for Future Conflicts," SOS AUAR, 2020, 9 pgs. Fischer, Capt. Michael, "Bridging the Gap: The Need to Connect Tactical Datalink to Mobile Ad Hock Network (MANET) Ground Radios to Enhance Situational Awareness for Special Operations," SOS AUAR, 2020, 4 pgs. Harms, Lt. Col. Brent, (CAC & NIPR access required) "Data Fusion as Software Solution for 2018 OIR Lessons Learned and JADC2," AWC PSP, 2020, 35 pgs. Howie, Capt. Natalie, (CAC & NIPR access required) "Intelligence Support to Joint All Domain Command and Control Network Vulnerabilities," SOS AUAR Paper, 2020, 8 pgs. Hudson, James F., "Recommendations to Achieve DOD Mission Assurance in a Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) Environment," AWC PSP, 2020, 26 pgs. Jordan, Lt. Col. Mickey, "Leveraging Chaos: Intelligent Networks for the JADC2 Fight," AWC PSP, 2020, 30 pgs. Matissek, Capt. Kyle, "A Conflict with a Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Savvy Near-Peer Demands Secure, Resilient, and Efficient Communication Devices," SOS AUAR, 2020, 5 pgs. Phillips, Maj. Heath, et al, "Fighting Today's Peer/Near-Peer Fight with Today's Technology," ACSC paper, 2020, 16 pgs. Reid, Capt. Wes, "Remote Operation Coordination Kit," SOS AUAR paper, 2019, 2 pgs. Salvador, Major John A., (CAC & NIPR access required) "Radio Frequency Photonics: Enabler of Electromagnetic Spectrum Dominance" ACSC - ACTS 2.0 RTF paper, 2020, 17 pgs. Tucholski, Maj. Heidi PhD, (CAC & NIPR access required) "Closing the knowledge gaps on future command and control : three implications the Air Force must consider today" (ACSC - ACTS 2.0 RTF paper, 2020, 15 pgs. Ventullo, Capt. Chris, (CAC & NIPR access required) "JADC2 vs. ABMS," SOS AUAR Paper, 2020, 7 pgs. Vincent, Maj Robert, USAF "Operation Inherent Resolve: Innovating Informational Solutions During Superiority" Airpower Vistas RTF ACSC Paper, 2020, 23 pgs.
What does JADC2 mean for coalition and interagency partners? `CSAF Priority` How can the Joint Force address the classification challenges of operations across domains with interagency partners and coalition partners? (CAC & NIPR access required) "Make JFCC-ISR Great Again" Lt Col Derek A. Rachel, USAF (2020 AWC PSP) [17 pgs.]
As advances in computing are implemented in JADO, what are the ethical implications of increased use of artificial intelligence and machine learning? `CSAF Priority` Alford, Lt. Col. Daniel, (CAC & NIPR access required) "The Air Force Ethics," AWC PSP, 2020, 23 pgs. Beckett, Lt Col Gary P., USAFR "Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Automatic Target Recognition to Accelerate Deliberate Tracking" AWC PSP, 2020, 17 pgs.WINNER - AWC Intelligence Community Award Hart, Major Mariko, (CAC & NIPR access required) "Vulnerabilities and Challenges of Integrating AI into Future Air Force Intelligence Systems" ACSC Paper - ACTS 2.0 RTF, 2020, 17 pgs Lageman, Capt. Derek, "Artificial Intelligence for Use in Combat Search and Rescue," SOS AUAR, 2021, 19 pgs. Narbutovskih, Major Nicholas T. G., (CAC & NIPR access required) "Dust" Over the Horizon Journal, June 2020 Tarrant, Capt. Matthew A., "Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Military Justice Rehabilitation," SOS AUAR, 2021, 10 pgs. Thomsen, Capt. Alexa, "AI, the OODA Loop and Cybersecurity," SOS AUAR paper, 2020, 9 pgs. Wagemann Jr., Lt. Col. John P., (CAC & NIPR access required) "The United States Air Force and Artificial Intelligence: Moving Forward by Learning from Past Technology Implementation," AF Fellows Paper, 2020, 27 pgs. Williams, Maj. Herbert T., (CAC & NIPR access required) "A DOD Education Strategy for Artificial Intelligence," AF Fellows Paper, 2020, 52 pgs.
How do we integrate the Space Force into JADO? `CSAF Priority`
How does the Air Force transfer people, mission sets, R&D, and equipment to the Space Force? `CSAF Priority` Allen, Lt. Col. Cornelius L., Jr, (CAC & NIPR access required) "Analysis of the US Space Force Development Challenges Over A 40-Year Horizon, Utilizing the Joint Capabilities and Integration Development System Framework: Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Professional, Facilities--Policy (DOTMLPF-P)," AWC PSP, 2020, 19 pgs. Garretson, Capt. Joshua, "Satellite Servicing: A History, the Impact to Space Force and the Logistics behind It," SOS AUAR, 2021, 9 pgs. Published on Wild Blue Yonder. Reynolds, Maj Rachel, USAF "Space 2035: A Surplus of Uncertainty and a Deficit of Trust" Mad Scientist Laboratory blog, May 2020. Shea, Capt Stephen, USAF, (CAC & NIPR access required) "The Aerospace Divorce: What should be the dividing line between the Air Force’s space assets and the Space Force?" SOS AUAR Space Elective, Oct 2019. Torkelson, Capt Ashley, "Defining The Line: Why The Department of Defense Should Reconsider United States Space Command’s Area Of Responsibility" OTH Blog Article/SOS AUAR Space Elective, Jan 2020. Townsend, LTC Brad, USA, "Space Power and the Foundations of an Independent Space Force" Air & Space Power Journal article, Winter 2019, 12 pgs.
How does the Space Force develop a "warfighting" mindset? `CSAF Priority` (CAC & NIPR access required) "Critique and Recommendations for U.S. National Space Policy" Lt Col. Robert L. Bartlow Jr. (2020 AWC PSP) [14 pgs] (CAC & NIPR access required) "Establishing A Space Profession Within the U.S.. Space Force" Lt Col Bryan M. Titus, USAF (2020 AWC PSP) [23 pgs.] "Strategic Choice and the Orbital Security Dilemma" LTC Brad Townsend, USA (Spring 2020 Strategic Studies Quarterly article) [24 pgs]
JADO - Centralization vs Decentralization. `CSAF Priority` What impact will JADO have for decentralized execution/tactical initiative? How does the USAF move from centralized command and decentralized execution? Cassidy, Capt. Christopher, (CAC & NIPR access required) "Enabling Decentralized Execution in JADC2: Unit Level Intelligence Case Study," SOS AUAR, 2020, 11 pgs.
What do mission type orders look like in JADO? `CSAF Priority` Ashton, Maj. Matthew, "Adopting the BCL as a Fire Support Coordination across the Joint Force," AWC elective paper, 2019, 13 pgs. Diamond, Maj. Mary, "Air Force Logistics Mission Command for Great Power Competition," AF Fellows Paper, 2020, 43 pgs. Ervin, Lt. Col. Darius D., (CAC & NIPR access required) "Mission Command and the Intelligence Commander--In Chaos Lies Opportunity: A Model for Creating Belief, Capability and Driving Intelligence Operations," AWC PSP, 2020, 59 pgs. Fitle, Kyle, (CAC & NIPR access required) "JADC2 in distributed operations" SOS AUAR, 2020. Gustafson, Maj. Trevor A., "Flexible Employment of Multi-Role Assets," ACSC thesis, 2020, 29 pgs. Prize Winner: Order of the Daedalians Trophy for Advanced Thought in Airpower Hansen, Col. R.D.E., "The Shift of Focus: Operating in a Maritime Domain," AWC elective paper, 2020, 12 pgs. Johnson, Maj. Blake, "The Reality of US Treaties and Policies on Joint Fires and Weaponeering in the Return to Great Power Competition," AWC elective paper, 2020, 12 pgs. O'Gwin, Lt. Col. Christopher W., "Any Challenge, Any Time, Any Place: Special Operations Forces and Full-Spectrum Competition," AWC PSP, 2020, 31 pgs. Sward, Lt. Col. Michael D., "Decision Advantage through Automated Sensor Management," AWC PSP, 2020, 27 pgs. Wentzel, James B., (CAC & NIPR access required) "Multi-Domain Deterrence: Asymmetric Advantages within a Complex World," ACSC thesis, 2019, 70 pgs.

AU Research Topic (Completed AU research links require CAC and NIPR access)

How do the warfighting domains interact in JADO?

CSAF Priority

What are the critical inter-dependencies that must be defended and exploited between the domains?

(CAC & NIPR access required) "High Power Microwave Weapons: Disruptive Technology for the Future" Major Jack McGonegal, USAF (ACTS 2.0 - ACSC Paper) [16 pgs.]

What are the command relationship implications of JADO?

CSAF Priority

"Command in Complexity: Scaling Trust for Effective Joint All Domain Operations" Maj Nicholas T. Narbutovskih (June 2020 Over the Horizon blog post)
"Convergence within SOCOM – A Bottom-Up Approach to Multi Domain Operations" Andrew Smith, USAF (April 2020 Over the Horizon blog post)

What are the essential information requirements for JADO?

CSAF Priority

How does JADC2 overcome the problem of multiple incompatible networks that are used in contemporary C2?

Anthony, Capt. Ian A., "Network Enabled Weaponry and the Information Systems Needed to Support Them," SOS AUAR paper, 2020, 8 pgs
Buelow, Maj. Brandon, "Can You Hear Me Now? Enabling Command, Control and the Joint Targeting cycle in a Degraded or Denied Communications Environment," AWC elective paper, 2019, 12 pgs.
Cook, Col. Brendan RCAF, (CAC & NIPR access required) "Augmented Reality: Collaborative and Analytical Tools for ISR Operations," ILS RTF paper, 2019, 25 pgs.
Estes, Capt. Brett, "Optimizing Joint IPOE for Future Conflicts," SOS AUAR, 2020, 9 pgs.
Fischer, Capt. Michael, "Bridging the Gap: The Need to Connect Tactical Datalink to Mobile Ad Hock Network (MANET) Ground Radios to Enhance Situational Awareness for Special Operations," SOS AUAR, 2020, 4 pgs.
Harms, Lt. Col. Brent, (CAC & NIPR access required) "Data Fusion as Software Solution for 2018 OIR Lessons Learned and JADC2," AWC PSP, 2020, 35 pgs.
Howie, Capt. Natalie, (CAC & NIPR access required) "Intelligence Support to Joint All Domain Command and Control Network Vulnerabilities," SOS AUAR Paper, 2020, 8 pgs.
Hudson, James F., "Recommendations to Achieve DOD Mission Assurance in a Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) Environment," AWC PSP, 2020, 26 pgs.
Jordan, Lt. Col. Mickey, "Leveraging Chaos: Intelligent Networks for the JADC2 Fight," AWC PSP, 2020, 30 pgs.
Matissek, Capt. Kyle, "A Conflict with a Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Savvy Near-Peer Demands Secure, Resilient, and Efficient Communication Devices," SOS AUAR, 2020, 5 pgs.
Phillips, Maj. Heath, et al, "Fighting Today's Peer/Near-Peer Fight with Today's Technology," ACSC paper, 2020, 16 pgs.
Reid, Capt. Wes, "Remote Operation Coordination Kit," SOS AUAR paper, 2019, 2 pgs.
Salvador, Major John A., (CAC & NIPR access required) "Radio Frequency Photonics: Enabler of Electromagnetic Spectrum Dominance" ACSC - ACTS 2.0 RTF paper, 2020, 17 pgs.
Tucholski, Maj. Heidi PhD, (CAC & NIPR access required) "Closing the knowledge gaps on future command and control : three implications the Air Force must consider today" (ACSC - ACTS 2.0 RTF paper, 2020, 15 pgs.
Ventullo, Capt. Chris, (CAC & NIPR access required) "JADC2 vs. ABMS," SOS AUAR Paper, 2020, 7 pgs.
Vincent, Maj Robert, USAF "Operation Inherent Resolve: Innovating Informational Solutions During Superiority" Airpower Vistas RTF ACSC Paper, 2020, 23 pgs.

What does JADC2 mean for coalition and interagency partners?

CSAF Priority

How can the Joint Force address the classification challenges of operations across domains with interagency partners and coalition partners?

(CAC & NIPR access required) "Make JFCC-ISR Great Again" Lt Col Derek A. Rachel, USAF (2020 AWC PSP) [17 pgs.]

As advances in computing are implemented in JADO, what are the ethical implications of increased use of artificial intelligence and machine learning?

CSAF Priority

Alford, Lt. Col. Daniel, (CAC & NIPR access required) "The Air Force Ethics," AWC PSP, 2020, 23 pgs.
Beckett, Lt Col Gary P., USAFR "Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Automatic Target Recognition to Accelerate Deliberate Tracking" AWC PSP, 2020, 17 pgs.WINNER - AWC Intelligence Community Award
Hart, Major Mariko, (CAC & NIPR access required) "Vulnerabilities and Challenges of Integrating AI into Future Air Force Intelligence Systems" ACSC Paper - ACTS 2.0 RTF, 2020, 17 pgs
Lageman, Capt. Derek, "Artificial Intelligence for Use in Combat Search and Rescue," SOS AUAR, 2021, 19 pgs.
Narbutovskih, Major Nicholas T. G., (CAC & NIPR access required) "Dust" Over the Horizon Journal, June 2020
Tarrant, Capt. Matthew A., "Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Military Justice Rehabilitation," SOS AUAR, 2021, 10 pgs.
Thomsen, Capt. Alexa, "AI, the OODA Loop and Cybersecurity," SOS AUAR paper, 2020, 9 pgs.
Wagemann Jr., Lt. Col. John P., (CAC & NIPR access required) "The United States Air Force and Artificial Intelligence: Moving Forward by Learning from Past Technology Implementation," AF Fellows Paper, 2020, 27 pgs.
Williams, Maj. Herbert T., (CAC & NIPR access required) "A DOD Education Strategy for Artificial Intelligence," AF Fellows Paper, 2020, 52 pgs.

How do we integrate the Space Force into JADO?

CSAF Priority

How does the Air Force transfer people, mission sets, R&D, and equipment to the Space Force?

CSAF Priority

Allen, Lt. Col. Cornelius L., Jr, (CAC & NIPR access required) "Analysis of the US Space Force Development Challenges Over A 40-Year Horizon, Utilizing the Joint Capabilities and Integration Development System Framework: Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Professional, Facilities--Policy (DOTMLPF-P)," AWC PSP, 2020, 19 pgs.
Garretson, Capt. Joshua, "Satellite Servicing: A History, the Impact to Space Force and the Logistics behind It," SOS AUAR, 2021, 9 pgs. Published on Wild Blue Yonder.
Reynolds, Maj Rachel, USAF "Space 2035: A Surplus of Uncertainty and a Deficit of Trust" Mad Scientist Laboratory blog, May 2020.
Shea, Capt Stephen, USAF, (CAC & NIPR access required) "The Aerospace Divorce: What should be the dividing line between the Air Force’s space assets and the Space Force?" SOS AUAR Space Elective, Oct 2019.
Torkelson, Capt Ashley, "Defining The Line: Why The Department of Defense Should Reconsider United States Space Command’s Area Of Responsibility" OTH Blog Article/SOS AUAR Space Elective, Jan 2020.
Townsend, LTC Brad, USA, "Space Power and the Foundations of an Independent Space Force" Air & Space Power Journal article, Winter 2019, 12 pgs.

How does the Space Force develop a "warfighting" mindset?

CSAF Priority

(CAC & NIPR access required) "Critique and Recommendations for U.S. National Space Policy" Lt Col. Robert L. Bartlow Jr. (2020 AWC PSP) [14 pgs]
(CAC & NIPR access required) "Establishing A Space Profession Within the U.S.. Space Force" Lt Col Bryan M. Titus, USAF (2020 AWC PSP) [23 pgs.]
"Strategic Choice and the Orbital Security Dilemma" LTC Brad Townsend, USA (Spring 2020 Strategic Studies Quarterly article) [24 pgs]

JADO - Centralization vs Decentralization.

CSAF Priority

What impact will JADO have for decentralized execution/tactical initiative? How does the USAF move from centralized command and decentralized execution?

Cassidy, Capt. Christopher, (CAC & NIPR access required) "Enabling Decentralized Execution in JADC2: Unit Level Intelligence Case Study," SOS AUAR, 2020, 11 pgs.

What do mission type orders look like in JADO?

CSAF Priority

Ashton, Maj. Matthew, "Adopting the BCL as a Fire Support Coordination across the Joint Force," AWC elective paper, 2019, 13 pgs.
Diamond, Maj. Mary, "Air Force Logistics Mission Command for Great Power Competition," AF Fellows Paper, 2020, 43 pgs.
Ervin, Lt. Col. Darius D., (CAC & NIPR access required) "Mission Command and the Intelligence Commander--In Chaos Lies Opportunity: A Model for Creating Belief, Capability and Driving Intelligence Operations," AWC PSP, 2020, 59 pgs.
Fitle, Kyle, (CAC & NIPR access required) "JADC2 in distributed operations" SOS AUAR, 2020.
Gustafson, Maj. Trevor A., "Flexible Employment of Multi-Role Assets," ACSC thesis, 2020, 29 pgs. Prize Winner: Order of the Daedalians Trophy for Advanced Thought in Airpower
Hansen, Col. R.D.E., "The Shift of Focus: Operating in a Maritime Domain," AWC elective paper, 2020, 12 pgs.
Johnson, Maj. Blake, "The Reality of US Treaties and Policies on Joint Fires and Weaponeering in the Return to Great Power Competition," AWC elective paper, 2020, 12 pgs.
O'Gwin, Lt. Col. Christopher W., "Any Challenge, Any Time, Any Place: Special Operations Forces and Full-Spectrum Competition," AWC PSP, 2020, 31 pgs.
Sward, Lt. Col. Michael D., "Decision Advantage through Automated Sensor Management," AWC PSP, 2020, 27 pgs.
Wentzel, James B., (CAC & NIPR access required) "Multi-Domain Deterrence: Asymmetric Advantages within a Complex World," ACSC thesis, 2019, 70 pgs.

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