Our commanders, researchers, teachers, and support contractors fervently pursue new technologies to maintain our military superiority. Congress and the American people recognize the importance of these initiatives and will provide the required resources to maintain that technological leadership. Commercial IT innovation will enable military applications. In 2010 and beyond, IM is the foundation of mission effectiveness. Information management is integral to our command and control, intelligence, and mission support functions.
Computers are a normal part of the work environment from office to warehouse.
While Components may be at different levels of IT, there will be a seamless integration of information flow implemented through the GIG IT infrastructure. The Department operates a secure GIG that enables electronic government and achieves Information Superiority. The GIG's IT infrastructure depends upon its CRD to integrate the DII's disparate programs. It also includes National Security Systems as defined in section 5142 of the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996. The GIG provides interfaces to coalition, allied, and non-DoD users and systems.