The Distribution of Black Widow Spiders

Coup D'Oeil or Confusion: An Assessment of the Common Operational Picture

“…26 Intelligence is just as vital to allowing the peace-keeping operations commander to see the "battlefield" (friendly and enemy forces) as the warrior. 27 Good communications is just as essential in peace operations, possibly more so, due to the difficulties imposed by the command and control arrangements; however, the more diverse the coalition forces involved, the more diverse the communications capabilities and the challenge to manage them. 28 we also need in peace operations.…”

“…26 While the overall COP would be affected, a potentially worse situation could result as the different local CTP pictures begin to diverge from each other. 27 Joint Staff Common Operational Picture (COP) Working Group (COPWG) is addressing these and other issues, including: the ability for GCCS COP to accept allsource, real-time multi-format track feeds; improve data displays; provide better filtering capability; provide better support for force planning and execution; and improve LAN and WAN interface/interoperability. 28 All this in an effort to reach the ultimate goal of fully integrated information, providing "Any User, Any Box, Anywhere, One Picture!"…”

“…Real ops will be the ultimate test. 27 One of the biggest challenges we face is getting the Theater CINCs to release the picture to ACC. While preparing forces to deploy in contingencies, HQACC and deploying units need access to the COP to gain situational awareness.…”