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Force Buildup in the Cyberspace
25. The cyberspace is an additional combat domain. This domain shall feature
defensive, intelligence gathering and offensive actions. IDF force buildup in this
domain shall be based on the following:
a.
Establishing a Cyber Arm, which will serve as a Principal Command,
subordinate to the Chief of the General Staff, for operations and force
buildup of the IDF's cyberspace capabilities. It will be in charge for
planning and implementing the cyber domain campaign.
b.
Development of technological capabilities for cyber defense for the
operational capabilities and for supporting capabilities (personnel,
logistical systems).
Developing of Enabling Capabilities
26. Establishing a unified common language for Command and Control for all
IDF HQs commanding or operating within the inter-branch domain. Force
buildup in this area will be based upon establishing of a central C&C school.
27. Developing the ability to utilize high-quality intelligence at all operational
levels: national, strategic, and operational intelligence. Force buildup shall be
based upon the following actions:
a.
Development and refinement of the ability to fuse information from all
sensors in all dimensions and from all disciplines, to create a situational
awareness in extensive areas and with the required flux.
b.
Development of continuous-terrain-holding capability based on fusing
intelligence data from various disciplines, enabling the prompt creation of
precision targets.
c.
Tracking enemy doctrine, with an emphasis on advanced means.
d.
Utilizing intelligence, researching it and making it accessible (as required)
to all levels: from the General Command level, to Regional Commands to
the battalion.
e.
Situational awareness relating to enemy arrays and measuring the
effectiveness of the IDF's offensive efforts.