The key system drivers for a military information control system would most likely be the demands for coverage, mobility, timeliness and security. Mission objectives and top-level mission requirements are then derived from the mission statement using an established systematic design approach as described by Larson and Wertz. The mission objectives are presented in figure 2-2. WICS Mission Statement Figure 2-2. WICS Mission Objectives Top-level mission requirements for WICS can be derived from the mission objectives.
Constraints are limitations imposed by shortfalls in a system architecture or an outside agency.
These requirements will drive the system design. Due to the vast quantity of data that will be available from many sources, commanders and war fighters will need a system capable of collecting, processing, and presenting useful information in a timely manner and of providing secure global communications. Information must be presented to a user located anywhere on the globe in time to make meaningful decisions. Advances in information collection and transmission technologies are progressing rapidly. Properly utilizing information will give forces a tremendous advantage in future conflicts.