Quantitative research on networked C2 structure based on the long chain

It is extremely important to optimize the C2 structure to suit to the information warfare. However, there has been no study launched, via increasing information sharing and collaboration ability of the C2 structure, to improve the flexibility of it. In this paper we present a networked C2 structure model, which has more flexibility and a flat netlike form normally, based on the long chain from the industry and OODA model. Two classes of networked C2 structures, the 2-stage and the 5-stage, are studied and we propose three indicators to measure the characteristics. The first class is the 2-stage structure where the operational requirements and C2 process capacities are balanced. We utilize the concept of chaining to build the networked structure and simulate them where the values of both stages follow the normal distribution. The results show that the long chain and the 3-chain structure perform well. The second one is the 5-stage structure, namely OODAT. Four networked structures, where each of them is composed of the well-performed 2-stage structures, are builded and analyzed, and the simulation interprets that the sparse flexible structures based on the long chain have good characteristics. By the research we conclude that such structures can be used in the design of C2 organization and C2 system to satisfy more operational requirements with less cost.