improving military workflows - structured data for military & security users

Improving military and security workflowsFive ways that military and security organizations can use structured open-source data to work faster and smarter

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Why structured open-source data?

Structured data is Quick to searchEasy to query Easy to manipulate


Why structured open-source data?

Open-source data is VerifiedIndependentUnclassified


How can it improve workflows?

1. Threat analysis


1. Threat analysis

Satellite images show enemy tanks gathering on an airfield near the border

The threat must be assessed


1. Threat analysis

Measure length

9.5m


1. Threat analysis

Measure length

9.5m

3.5m

Measure width


1. Threat analysis

Obtain enemy land warfare platform inventory intelligence


1. Threat analysis

Query structured open-source data by country, length and width


1. Threat analysis

Query returns only platforms that meet search criteria


1. Threat analysis

The threat is quantified

T-72

Detected platforms are identified quickly and easily



1. Threat analysis

2. Capability analysis



Diplomacy is breaking down; conflict seems inevitable



Air superiority will be key to success

Enemy air capability must be assessed



Review intelligence of enemy air base locations



Cross-reference with equipment in service and order of battle



Use structured open-source data to search ranges of air platforms at each base



Quantify and visualize enemy air strike range



1. Threat analysis


3. Military planning



A multinational expeditionary force prepares to move into enemy terrain



Imagery of a strategic crossing point reveals that the bridge may be too narrow to cross

3.5m



Filter structured open-source data for platforms wider than the bridge crossing



Query returns land platforms too wide to cross



Need for alternative routes or methods identified


4. How can it improve workflows?

1. Threat analysis



4. Logistical analysis



Multinational land forces require air transport into theatre



Air transport capacity is known

Dimensions of partner land platforms are not



Query structured open-source land platform data by length, width and height



Sort results to identify viable platforms and calculate transport loading levels

6.25m

1.85m

2.60m



Air transport capacity for partner land platforms is derived

Transportation levels may be planned



1. Threat analysis




5. Procurement requirements setting



A major procurement program is initiated

Capability requirements must be developed



Review structured open-source data for existing equipment and technology capabilities



Data output provides capability baseline

Set program capability requirements accordingly

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Commercial proposals are easily measured

Requirements are benchmarked against best in class


Conclusion

Structured open-source data is not a replacement for proprietary sources

But it is a source of reliable supporting information

And, used correctly, it can help the military user to work faster and smarter


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