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Cyberspace Operations
exempt either command from coordinating response options with affected JFCs prior to
conducting an operation. Regardless of which model is employed for any particular
operation, unless otherwise specified in supplemental orders or directives, effective C2 for
CO will be standardized, integrated, and synchronized IAW the 15 March 2012 Joint Staff
Transitional Cyberspace Operations Command and Control (C2) Concept of Operations
(CONOPS) to ensure effective coordination of joint forces and to provide a common
construct for JFCs to execute their mission within a global context.
(2) Differing C2 structures can provide a unique organization and array of forces
for the JFC. C2 of DOD forces conducting CO activities are defined by the JFC and
enumerated in the concept of operations (CONOPS)/operation order (OPORD).
(a) DODIN operations require centralized coordination because they have the
potential to impact the integrity and operational readiness of the DODIN. Although
execution will generally be decentralized, Commander, United States Strategic Command
(CDRUSSTRATCOM) is the supported commander for CO to secure, operate, and defend
the DODIN, and to defend US critical cyberspace assets, systems, and functions.
(b) Theater-level DODIN operations are those activities occurring within a
theater that have the potential to impact only operations in that theater. The CCMD JCC
should coordinate actions with the USCYBERCOM CSE located on site to ensure effects are
constrained within authorized areas. Examples may include operations on mission networks,
the timing of centrally directed network configuration, establishing MINIMIZE to limit
outbound traffic flow or other prioritization of theater resources. The affected GCC is the
supported command for theater-level DODIN operations with CDRUSSTRATCOM/
Commander, United States Cyber Command (CDRUSCYBERCOM) supporting, as
required.
(c) CDRUSSTRATCOM is the supported commander for global CO, and may
delegate authority where appropriate to CDRUSCYBERCOM.
(d) C2 for Theater CO Fires and Maneuver. These CO support JFC
objectives and the JFC is the supported commander, with USCYBERCOM supporting as
necessary. The JFC is responsible for integrating and synchronizing CO fires with other
fires, and may use either assigned or attached assets or supporting USCYBERCOM assets.
JFCs coordinate their requirements with USCYBERCOM to ensure they are accounted for
and prioritized in execution. CO maneuvers will become vital when a JFC’s capabilities are
under attack to the degree that subsets of friendly cyberspace are degraded, compromised, or
lost. In such operations, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is in a supporting
role, as required.
(3) Decision authority for most OCO and some DCO involves careful consideration
of projected effects and geopolitical boundaries. However, some OCO and some DCO
activities have inherent transregional effects, requiring interagency coordination to deconflict
activities in cyberspace and assure appropriate consideration of nonmilitary factors such as
foreign policy implications. For these reasons, OCO and some DCO require careful
planning, in-depth intelligence support, and interagency coordination. The growing reliance
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