Discusses the nature of cyberspace operations in general, the need for enhanced cyberspace operations, and expresses a viable way ahead for future cyberspace operations in Afghanistan. The authors posit that additional research and coordination should be conducted to better define and develop requirements for cyberspace capabilities, command and control of cyberspace operations and integration of activities in a manner that supports the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) commander, the operations of regional commanders and related strategic shaping and global counter terrorism (CT) pursuit operations. This paper was designed to provoke additional thought about cyberspace operational relevance, suggest necessary change, and enable future success in Afghanistan and future conflicts.

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Introduction -- Description of cyberspace operations -- Establishing terms of art and science -- The need for agile cyberspace operations in the Afghanistan theater of war -- Cyberspace operations in support of counterinsurgency and stability operations in Afghanistan -- Recommendations for a way ahead -- Conclusion.