42 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.

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