Army board will study how to streamline command and control through data

The Army will explore how to streamline operations and decision making by incorporating data in its command-and-control systems, according to a public notice.

Issued as a request for information on May 17, the Army Science Board is conducting a study titled, “Data-Centric Command and Control (C2)” to explore how to best acquire command and control technologies to meet the future needs of multi-domain operations.

“The Army is dedicated to advancing and incorporating cutting-edge technology to enhance military capabilities and to streamline operations in battlefield applications,” the announcement reads.

The study will examine the main challenges in implementing data-centric decision-making capabilities, address unexpected challenges and provide recommendations to faster data-centric decisions.

Respondents are also asked to provide information on how they apply integrated, cross-functional planning and execution as well as how they coordinate operations, data sharing, and analytics across multiple entities.

“Based on information submitted in response to this request, the Board may conduct additional market research,” the announcement adds.

Gen. James Rainey, commander of Army Futures Command, requested the study, Karen Kurtz, a spokesperson for the Army Science Board, wrote in an email to Inside Defense.

“The Terms of Reference are being staffed among Army Senior Leaders, and we do not expect completion until July 2025,” Kurtz added.