T his book is the product of an ongoing effort to understand and articulate the power of information superiority in warfare from a Joint perspective. This work would not have been possible without the support, encouragement, and cooperation of ASD(C3I) and the J6. We would like to acknowledge the direct and substantive contributions by: Vice Admiral Arthur K. Cebrowski, USN; LTG Douglas D. Buchholz, USA (Retired); and Lt Gen John L. Woodward, USAF. Many individuals have worked with us on numerous drafts. Included among those who have contributed comments and suggestions that have greatly enhanced this book are (in alphabetical order): Chuck

Network-centric warfare and, increasingly, Joint operations, demand vastly increased interdependencies and relationships among net-centric participants to produce net-centric capabilities and increase mission effectiveness. A net-centric conversation (NCC) captures a set of organizing principles that encompass a formal description and management of net-centric relationships among participants, such as people, machines, weapons, and sensors, that produce such a net-centric capability.