Strategic Implications
Remote technology concepts, such as the remote
CIM portal, support recent strategic guidance. TRADOC Pam 525-8-5, U.S. Army Functional Concept for Engagement, noted the importance of enhancing foreign
security environments in a responsible, cost-effective
manner that follows U.S. and partner interests.10 A
remote CIM platform helps achieve CMO and CAO
goals without the significant associated costs with
having to put boots on the ground.
The concept of creating a remote CIM portal could
be the missing link to not only link SMEs across DoD,
but also interagency, intergovernmental, and NGO
alike. By using APAN, SMEs have already been providing and proving the importance of strategic level
help to many NGOs during disaster response and
humanitarian scenarios. Extending a capability like
APAN to help answer a variety of CIM RFIs would
truly provide a unique reach back value added benefit to any COCOM. Again since this portal can be
accessed from any COTS automation platform via an
unclassified network, it has an ability to influence the
tactical, operational, and strategic levels of warfare.
Recommendations for a Way Ahead & Conclusion
Since this is a concept paper for a system that could
potentially fill a DOTMLPF warfighting capability
gap, the biggest recommendation for a way ahead is
to establish a timeline for implementation of the three
previously mentioned recommendations. A trial run
of the system once developed could be conducted
first with all USAR CA Soldiers. After initial training,
these soldiers would establish user accounts in order
to test the system for effectiveness and ease of collab84