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Multi-Domain Battle

Accelerating Multi-Domain Operations: Evolution of an Idea SWJED Tue, 07/24/2018 - 12:02pm
Multi-Domain Battle served its purpose—it sparked thinking and debate and it created a foundation. But what we need now is Multi-Domain Operations, and the next revision of the concept to be released this fall will reflect this change. Language is important. It conveys meaning. This change is not cosmetic—it is about growing an idea to its greatest potential in order to change the way we fight today and ensure overmatch against our adversaries of tomorrow.
Cross-Domain Network Engagement: Geopolitical Competitors, Cross-domain Considerations and Multi-Domain Battle SWJED Fri, 01/05/2018 - 11:40am

The character of war, strategy development and operational dilemmas change over time, therefore operational approaches must do the same.

Multi-Domain Battle's Impact on Civil Infrastructure SWJED Wed, 11/08/2017 - 1:13am

Multi-domain battle has a nexus in the Operational Support Area of cyberspace. Often taken for granted, freedom of maneuver in the cyber domain is not guaranteed.

From Sacred Cow to Agent of Change: Reconceiving Maneuver in Light of Multi-Domain Battle and Mission Command SWJED Wed, 09/20/2017 - 6:37am

One of the authors of this article previously proposed an alternative definition that recognizes the need to consider more than fires and movement alone.

Medical Robotic and Autonomous System Technology Enablers for the Multi-Domain Battle 2030-2050 SWJED Sat, 07/22/2017 - 6:32pm

TRADOC Mad Scientist Project: Leveraging robotics and autonomous systems to penetrate high-risk areas and to provide support in contested environments.

Time is Always a Constraint: Transforming Headquarters Organization and Employment for the Multi-Domain Battle Environment

Thu, 07/20/2017 - 9:17am

TRADOC Mad Scientist Project: Time dominates descriptions of the MDB concept which emphasizes the rapid and transitory nature of opportunities on the future battlefield.

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Multi-Domain Entropy SWJED Wed, 07/19/2017 - 9:37am

TRADOC Mad Scientist Project: Multi-Domain Entropy - creating uncertainty within enemy domains in order to disadvantage their ability to win.

Visualizing Multi-Domain Battle 2030-2050 SWJED Mon, 07/17/2017 - 3:43am

TRADOC Mad Scientist Project: Data will be the most coveted weapon and the greatest tool.

Multi-Domain Battle: A Perspective on the Salient Features of an Emerging Operational Doctrine SWJED Sun, 05/21/2017 - 1:11pm

In understanding dominance, leaders will be better suited to develop feasible, acceptable, and suitable operational approaches and tactical plans for the multi-domain environment.

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