Case studies
The purpose of case studies on military information technology is to demonstrate how modern technology is used in support of combat missions. Sentar's cyber team focuses on policy development and risk management, as well as evidence collection to support ATO/Risk Assessment efforts. Similarly, TRANSCOM uses a global Common Computing Environment (CCE) that incorporates numerous applications to coordinate logistics needs of deployed combat units.
CMI is also illustrated in the following case studies. CMI can be applied to both commercial and defense markets. Common technologies, however, are often sufficient to meet military performance requirements. It is possible to minimize technology differences between the defense and commercial markets by enhancing planning during the system design phase. However, integration can often be hindered due to acquisition laws and other legal hurdles.
Organizational identities
Lindsay claims that organizations organize information processing and collection by establishing organizational identities. He draws attention to the early radar systems' human operators and the signature strikes today. These systems need to be simplified and shorthand, and they are shaped by the subconscious assumptions of human beings. These identities are often present in the technology used by military groups to fight wars.
It is essential to understand the culture of military organisations in order to develop new technology and make it effective. The culture of an organization is key to how new technologies are adopted. Compared to ordinary organizations, military organizations have distinct cultures - hierarchy, rules, and discipline - which impact the adoption of new technologies. They can also differentiate between hot- and cold environments, which influences how they apply new technology.
Complex information systems architectures have commonalities
When analyzing the overall architecture of a complex military information system, it is important to consider the role of the ''blocks'''. The Defense Information Infrastructure (DII), specifically, is composed of long-haul, deployable, and supporting unified command and control domains. These domains are linked with the Joint DII Control System. This is responsible to operational integration and creating a common operating picture.
DoDAF is an example framework that has been widely used. It includes the Human Views as well as the Operational and System Views. This framework has been utilized in large-scale defence projects to share processes and produce work products. However, unlike the UK and US, Australia appears to lack a similar policy or a mechanism to share architectural information.
Systeme that can be customized by the user
Cybersecurity and military IT are closely related. The Department of Defense has responsibility. Both are responsible for protecting the nation's infrastructure and information. The Department of Defense is aware of gaps in its cyber defenses, and must fix them. It is possible to accomplish this by using user-designed system.
The Department of Defense is committed to integrating user-designed systems into the development process of new systems. This will reduce development time and costs, as well as improve the ability of military systems provide mission-relevant information. This initiative is led by the Pentagon's Center for Defense Information Systems.