Exploratory Inquiry

<p>Joint Vision 2020 the Department of Defense (DoD) blueprint for development and transformation identifies information and technology as critical enablers for our nation's military and calls for the development of a joint force capable of integrated information sharing to provide decision superiority the ability to make and implement better decisions before enemies can react (DoD 2000). Networks have been identified as the single most important element for transforming our current military forces. Ironically Air Force base-level communications networks have been identified as a weakness. This research follows the qualitative approach to increases the current understanding of base level communications networks by conducting a multiple site comparative case study that includes practitioner interviews at four locations and the examination of existing literature and documented trip reports. This study determines if base- level networks are disparate isolates sources of disparity identifies advantages and disadvantages of disparity and recommends an appropriate course of action.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>