Warfare in the Electromagnetic Spectrum and Cyberspace

Download or read book Warfare in the Electromagnetic Spectrum and Cyberspace written by Harold T. Cole and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 23 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The information revolution brought significant change to the world over the past thirty years. Similarly, that same revolution continues to play a significant role is shaping military organizational structures worldwide. The primary contributors to this revolution were the exploitation of the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) and the rapid growth of information availability made possible by rapid advances in affordable digital computing power. This paper seeks to examine current United States Air Force organizational constructs for electronic warfare (EW) and cyberspace operations to determine their effectiveness in preparing the Air Force for conflict over the next thirty years. A brief background of the EMS and cyberspace is provided to frame the discussion to follow. The relationship between cyberspace and the EMS is explained, with perceived and actual positions of the Army, Navy and Air Force discussed to show alternative thinking within the Department of Defense. The evolution of Air Force Electronic Warfare and Cyberspace Operations are both examined to provide context and frame discussion regarding why the Air Force chose to organize in its current manner. Future threats in cyberspace and the EMS are presented to show why these two environments will continue to grow in importance over the next three decades. Finally, recommendations offered focus on improving the state of EW in the Air Force, and strengthening the organizational relationship between cyberspace and EMS operations."--Abstract.