This monograph describes some of the research that has been conducted on the military combat support system. It identifies the elements of sense and respond combat support and shows what is necessary to implement the concept. The monograph points out the need for both predictive tools and responsive systems working together. It also describes elements of one of the key enabler of sense and response combat support, combat support command and control.

"MG-488."

Introduction -- The CSC2 operational architecture -- Tools and technology requirements for sense and respond combat support -- Air Force CSC2 implementation effort -- Future work and challenges.