Military Command and Control Operations

Images illustrate military personnel in a high-tech command center, analyzing data and coordinating operations using advanced monitoring systems.

Soldier in a secure environment ensuring data analysis and processing, gathering intelligence for strategic planning to ensure a successful defense mission. Secret service activity. Camera B.

Military soldier in mission control center, overseeing national safety operations using notebook next to colleague. Team of army specialists examining data in monitoring room command center, camera A

Team of national guard machinists operating on CCTV radar surveillance to examine every vessel approaching the coast line. Diverse military personnel ensuring safety and security. Camera A.

Commander and his crew operating radar systems via CCTV and satellite to detect and track enemy aircraft or missiles. Military officer uses big screen in control center to guarantee safety. Camera A.

Military unit leader conducts reconnaissance operation to gather data and support troops in the field. Uses command center gear to provide crucial information, federal satellite radar. Camera A.

Woman general supervising a special operation with big data in military control room, providing important real time information in command center. Targeting enemy power base station.

High ranking military personnel briefs the crew for a new federal mission, showing CCTV footage of satellite radar target ships for reconnaissance. Army officers provide intelligence. Camera B.

Soldier in a secure environment ensuring data analysis and processing, gathering intelligence for strategic planning to ensure a successful defense mission. Secret service activity. Camera B.

High ranking military personnel briefs the crew for a new federal mission, showing CCTV footage of satellite radar target ships for reconnaissance. Army officers provide intelligence. Camera A.

Soldiers in a modern command center analyze live data from cctv radar sources, including satellite feeds and surveillance systems. Intelligence to support strategic planning and military operations.

Infantry unit soldiers team studying satellite radar intelligence for a mission, creating an attack plan before going into the field. Skilled army recruits receiving crucial battlefield information.

Army conscript serving his country by working in reconnaissance and espionage division, gathering crucial battlefield mission data. Trained trooper operates on computer and big screen in command post.

Private monitors national guard activity with military CCTV satellite system, working with a greenscreen display on pc in command center. IT reconnaissance operator tracking ships. Camera B.

Reconnaissance specialist using the military CCTV surveillance system to detect any dangerous warships or vessels. IT engineer working in federal control center power base with a big screen.

Woman trooper analyzing crucial battlefield data on a big screen in military control center, base of operations. Female engineer collecting and comparing information, reconnaissance.

Government expert working in a high tech command post to gather intelligence from surveillance cctv systems. Soldier analyzing real time data and transmitting crucial field information for defense.

220720-N-XH769-1047 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 20, 2022) U.S. Navy Operations Specialist 3rd Class Marissa Cisneros operates a terminal aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) July 20, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Government army hackers engaged in hybrid warfare strategies in agency office. Personnel using software and technology to secure information, prevent attacks and protect military operations.

Military officer checking handguns in command room, ensuring bullets and supplies are working properly. Close up of soldier holding pistol, managing combat load equipment, camera B

Military officer presenting the official custom salute etiquette, embodying discipline and respect. Federal army general saluting and greeting the crew captain in command center. Camera B.

Military personnel employing the army satellite reconnaissance system to find any enemy warships or dangerous vessels. Navy IT engineers working in monitoring room general headquarters. Camera A.

A US Navy Operations SPECIALIST works on the Strike Control Console monitoring air traffic aboard USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) while en route to San Diego, California. Base: USS Nimitz (CVN 68)

An Estonian soldier speaks with U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 1st Infantry Division (1 ID) during Winter Strike 22, a command post exercise held in Bolesławiec, Poland, Dec. 12, 2022. The 1 ID is working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, Americas forward deployed corps in Europe.

Empty russian federation military command post managing cyber warfare propaganda, scaring the population into submission. Army headquarters base of operations with russian flag. Camera A.

Army telecommunication systems operator using radio and satellite gear, providing combat support. Military dispatcher managing communications networks, looking at screens, camera A

Platoon captain handling surveillance and safety operations with crew, dashboard to oversee field missions within enemy territory. Soldiers monitor CCTV satellite footage on big screen. Camera A.

Aircraft maintenance technician coordinating air support to provide assistance for ground troops, ensures correct functioning for future warfare missions. Operate surveillance systems. Camera B.

Military trooper gathering real time information from radar CCTV system, working on reconnaissance mission for the infantry units deployed. Army staff checking surveillance imagery in base.

Army telecommunication systems operator using satellite software on tablet, providing combat support. Military dispatcher managing communications networks, with portable device, camera B

Professional intelligence officer managing cybersecurity measures to protect government data from enemy breaches, working from a control room power base. National safety military division.

A Vero Beach, Florida, native and 2011 Armwood High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62).

Team of military specialists operate in a secret service command post, managing surveillance systems and data protection to ensure the safety and security of classified information.

Sergeant major and female soldier checking real time field data in command post monitoring room, examining missions and operations. Team of troops interprets satellite imagery. Camera B.

Army maintenance technician managing air traffic control for military aircraft within the national coast, employs CCTV radar surveillance. Follows vessels on federal reconnaissance satellite system.

110206-N-0569K-011MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 6, 2011) Air-Traffic Controller Airman Steven Doyle controls aircraft during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise is deployed as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

Army commanders overseeing field operations with real time data registered on surveillance CCTV systems. Military officials examining mission details, army defense program in power base. Camera A.

230327-N-IX644-1001 TYRRHENIAN SEA (March 27, 2023) Air-Traffic Controller 3rd Class Isaiah Zhang, assigned to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), monitors aircraft, March 27, 2023. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

North Korea air defense operator uses radar system to detect incoming missiles during korean conflict. Pyongyang regime army soldier scans rockets approaching borders, deploys shields, camera A

Standing at attention, the soldier executes the military salute gesture to present his respect and devotion as captain of the crew. Patriot army general saluting with right hand to his temple. Camera B.

Air force officers performing tactical level reconnaissance in command post, looking at monitors. Military soldiers using radar devices to look at assault zones on displays, camera A

220512-N-DO281-1078 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 12, 2022) Lt. Cmdr. Ian Urbas stands watch in the combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117), May 12, 2022. Paul Ignatius is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., Allied and partner interest in Europe and Africa.

Special operations officer showing a salute in monitoring room, military personnel working in control center to protect state secrets. Soldier saluting his crew, manage intelligence gathering.

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 20, 2022) Lt. Mark Owen, from Grand Rapids, Michigan, assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, and liaison officers from Commander, Escort Division (CCD) 1, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), discuss surface-force maritime tactics in the sea combat watch floor aboard the U.S. Navys only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 20. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

Government intelligence officers in control room manage surveillance operations, analyze real time data and coordinate security measures to protect national interests. Secret service. Camera A.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Franklin Harris, 2nd Audiovisual Squadron NCO in charge of training, adjusts camera equipment for the 2023 Womens Air and Space Power Symposium promotional video shoot at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Jan. 27, 2023. The 2nd AVS creates effective productions that integrate Air Force strategies to advance Department of Defense missions.

DN-SC-86-05716. Base: USS Saratoga (CV 60) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Russian federation soldier installing panic with fake news and propaganda during hybrid war tactics, hacking activity. Military hackers stealing state secrets, digital mercenaries.

ARABIAN GULF (March 16, 2020) Lt. Melissa Griffin monitors radar aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60), March 16, 2020. Paul Hamilton is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Army personnel uses isolated copy space and radar footage in general headquarters, working on a defense program mission. Recruit monitoring real time data with satellite CCTV imagery.

A radar scope monitors airborne aircraft traffic in Treviso at Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 20, 2022. The event was an opportunity for Padova Military air traffic controllers to familiarize themselves with Avianos airfield operations and work together with base assigned U.S. Air Force and Italian air force air traffic controllers in improving procedures that impact Aviano flying missions and flight scheduling.

Soldier solving tasks in military HQ base, gathering information on enemy troops. Middle Eastern agent in base of operations doing assessment of enemy vulnerabilities, tracking, camera A

Military officers checking weapons in control room, ensuring bullets and supplies are properly and evenly distributed. Soldiers managing combat load equipment before warfare assault mission, camera B

Special forces military agent working in control room, analyzing aerial reconnaissance data. Close up of intelligence corps expert controlling drones attacking strategic targets, camera A

Map, location and a military woman using a dashboard for security, strategy or surveillance in a control room. Army, digital and double exposure with a young soldier looking at a 3D or AI hologram

Russian military commander in high tech government control room spreading fake news and war propaganda, making threats. Russian army soldier stealing classified information and secrets. Camera A.

Military, men or meeting with files in command center for war alert, scenario planning or log. Flare, soldier team or reports with briefing for threat detection, incident response or mission strategy

Recruit analyzing deployed infantry unit ongoing operation on his tablet, using surveillance satellite system and a world map. IT engineer working with high tech gear for reconnaissance. Close up.

Greenscreen running on a laptop in military base command center, team of army officers monitoring coast line activity to ensure national safety. Soldiers detecting suspicious vessels. Camera A.

Army telecommunication systems operator using green screen gear, providing combat support. Military dispatcher managing communications networks with mockup laptop, camera B

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 28, 2022) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jhovan Vigil, 29th Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper instructor sensor operator, launches an MQ-9 Reaper during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 28, at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Unmanned and remotely operated vessels extend the capability of interconnected manned platform sensors to enhance the warfighting capacity of multinational joint task forces. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jaxon Brown, an aerial gunner with the 4th Special Operations Squadron, participates in a training sortie on an AC-130J Ghostrider, April 27, 2022 at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The 4 SOS regularly performs training sorties on the AC-130J in order to ensure readiness to perform special operations missions any time, any place.

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (May 19, 2022) Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro visits the Littoral Combat Ship Training Facility during a base visit at Naval Station Mayport, May 19, 2022. Del Toro toured the Littoral Combat Ship Training Facility and Freedom-class littoral combat ship USS Little Rock (LCS 9) during his visit to Naval Station Mayport. During his two-day trip to the Southeast region, Del Toro also visited USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) and U.S. Southern Command, where he met with Sailors, Marines and leadership. U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet supports U.S. Southern Commands joint and combined military operations by employing maritime forces in cooperative maritime security operations to maintain access, enhance interoperability, and build enduring partnerships in order to enhance regional security and promote peace, stability and prosperity in the Caribbean, Central and South American region.

Military troopers communicating gps coordinates used in tracking hostile vessels to national guard, collecting real time data from reconnaissance CCTV system. Army staff in control room base.

Cybersecurity team operates in an advanced military command center, managing surveillance systems and data protection. Army personnel work on national security operations using high tech gear.

230403-N-MH015-2007 AT SEA (April 3, 2023) U.S. Navy Sonar Technician (Surface) 1st Class Mallory Crespo, from Jersey City, N.J., stands the Anti-Submarine Warfare Commander Watch (ASWC) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

US Air Force agent using radar system on laptop to detect incoming ballistic missiles. American NATO army soldier scanning rockets approaching borders, deploying shields, United States flag, camera B

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 16, 2015) Quartermaster Seaman Demitrius Wolak makes deck log entries during a strait transit exercise on the bridge of the San-Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23). Anchorage is underway participating in a certification exercise with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.

Staff Sgt. Danilo Pascaretta, Broadcast Journalist with AFN Bavaria, directs the livestream production during the Medical Department Activity-Bavaria 2024 Mentorship Panel at the Tower Barracks Theater, Grafenwoehr, Germany, Feb. 1, 2024. Soldiers from AFN Bavaria provided virtual viewing access through the AFN Bavaria Facebook page and facilitated the online Q&A forum. The purpose of the event is to allow soldiers to ask questions and receive advice from a collection of Army leaders in the community. Army

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 31, 2022) Sailors stand watch in the sonar control room aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) in the Philippine Sea on Aug. 31, 2022. Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 70, a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of its allies and partners in the region.

040218-F-0629H-006. Base: Shaw Air Force Base State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC

Night, talking and people in army with a strategy, cyber security or military communication. Data center, war and a black man speaking to a woman about government secret, surveillance or system

Tim Sullivan, CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, center, operates an F-16 Fighting Falcon flight simulator as U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Gregory P. Poston, II, left/right 177th Operations Group commander, observes at the 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Sept. 28, 2022. Members of the New Jersey Governors cabinet, the NJEDA and leaders from the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs received a mission briefing from the Wing commander and then toured the 177th FW, receiving demos from several sections and trying out the units F-16 Fighting Falcon flight simulators.

Army intelligence expert utilizes modern computer systems and satellite radar imagery to enhance national security, strategic initiatives and ensure defense in mission control center. Camera A.

SEA OF JAPAN (Oct. 5, 2022) Sailors conduct watch standing training in combat information center aboard Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) during routine operations in the Sea of Japan on Oct. 5, 2022. Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific and is assigned to Commander, Task Force 70, a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of its allies and partners in the region.

American military officers in cyber command center protect state secrets, manage classified information and engage in high tech digital warfare to ensure cybersecurity and data protection. Camera A.

American man in a dark hood making death threats with human skull concept, emphasizing violence and malicious intent. Governmental hacker inflicting terror and panic for rival ideologies.

Control room man, surveillance and military communication, army risk dispatch or security telecom advice. Headset, 911 emergency consultation and African soldier consulting on intel support service

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Marcus Pryor, 535th Airlift Squadron pilot, prepares night vision goggles for nighttime flying during Exercise Global Dexterity at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 5, 2022. The Royal Australian Air Force joined the 535th Airlift Squadron for flare demonstrations and nighttime training aerial maneuvers around the Hawaiian Islands to better increase each crews' operational resiliency.

Diverse team of army officers reviewing important information from the enemy lines, ensuring advantage in a military command center. People using satellite surveillance in power base. Camera A.

U.S Air Force 1st Lt David Do Carmo, air battle manager, prepares for a flight on a E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control aircraft assigned to the 552 Air Control Wing, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 23, 2022. RF-A exercises are focused on improving the combat readiness of the U.S. and international forces and providing training for units preparing for air and space expeditionary force tasking.

Sailors assigned to operations departments OC division conduct air traffic control operations in the air traffic control center aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 20, 2024. George Washington is conducting Tailored Ships Training Availability and Final Evaluation Problem (TSTA/FEP). TSTA prepares the ship and crew for full integration into a carrier strike group through a wide range of mission critical operations. Navy

WATERS TO THE WEST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (March 18, 2013) U.S. and Republic of Korea Navy line officers plan together in the combat operations room of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) during exercise Foal Eagle 2013. McCampbell is part of Destroyer Squadron 15, forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, and is underway to conduct exercise Foal Eagle 2013 with allied nation Republic of Korea in support of regional security and stability of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

US military man supervising threat detection activity in high tech office, examining top secret data on big screen. Governmental soldiers managing hybrid war, cyber attack prevention.

Night strategy, army and people with computer for communication, planning or surveillance of government. Cyber security, data center and black man talking to a woman about monitor in a military room

060522-N-7526R-001. Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)

Lieutenant showing the solemn salute symbol in front of the major general, presenting his devotion and honor. Military person in camo uniform saluting the high ranking officers, army drill. Camera A.

Black military officer in army uniform attends counseling session, looking distressed and opening up about post traumatic combat stress. War soldier dealing with shell shock. Camera B.

Empty chinese military base of operations working on spreading fake news and war propaganda for communism ideology. Army command post employing big data and high tech gear. Camera A.

Diverse troopers team examining important satellite imagery on a big screen, collecting real time data to provide help for the infantry units. Skilled IT specialists use reconnaissance system.

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 22, 2022) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Amiel Shakir, from Englewood, California, stands watch on the bridge aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). Dewey is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navys largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th fleets principal surface force.

Army soldier reading a new defense mission case file in federal headquarters, using reconnaissance CCTV imagery on a big screen. Trooper tracking location of deployed units. Close up.

Army superior officers creating an attack plan using a hologram to gather real time information, working together to ensure national safety in a command center. Military operations. Camera A.

Empty military command center drone control agency with the russian flag on big screen, spreading misinformation and fake news to scare the population. Russian federation army.

Diverse team of IT operators comparing real time battlefield data from a laptop to a big screen, gather intelligence for future field missions. Collecting information from CCTV satellite surveillance.

220610-N-UL352-1063 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 10, 2022) Operations Specialist 1st Class Ashonte Drummond, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119), stands watch in the combat information center aboard the Delbert D. Black, June 10, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is underway completing a certification exercise to increase U.S. and allied interoperability and warfighting capability before a future deployment. The George H.W. Bush CSG is an integrated combat weapons system that delivers superior combat capability to deter, and if necessary, defeat America's adversaries in support of national security.

YOKOSUKA, JAPAN (Feb. 22, 2023) Fire Controlman (Aegis) Second Class ScottCampbell, from Boston, conducts a ballistic missile defense exercise aboardUSS Shiloh (CG 67) in Yokosuka, Japan, Feb. 22. Shiloh regularly conductsballistic missile defense training to support the security of the U.S. andits Allies in the Indo-Pacific.

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