The DAF PEO C3BM’s chief responsibility is delivering the DAF BATTLE NETWORK. The DAF BATTLE NETWORK is a system-of-systems, tying together the Air Force’s and Space Force’s command, control, and battle management capabilities using targeted communications systems and digital infrastructure. The specific individual platforms and capabilities connected in this system-of-systems dynamically change with time and operational context to account for many factors including:  the type of target to be engaged, the level of protection the target has, the available assets for attacking the target, and the adversary’s capabilities to respond to the attack. Nonetheless, the DAF BATTLE NETWORK employs a “best of breed” approach to capability delivery, prioritizing risk management to optimize the delivery of mission thread closing solutions. 

To fulfill its mission, the DAF PEO C3BM must create an architecture for the DAF BATTLE NETWORK that enables rapid integration of new technologies, processing infrastructure, software applications, algorithms, and data flows at low switching costs to stay apace of commercial technology advances and ahead of the adversary’s ability to do the same. The critical, “cannot fail” function of the integrated DAF BATTLE NETWORK is providing resilient decision advantage to the Air Force and Space Force and by extension, consistent with the strategic objectives of CJADC2, our joint and coalition partners. 

Additional information is outlined in the DAF PEO C3BM Overview.