Joint All-Domain Command and Control/ JADC2

Definition

JADC2 is the U.S. Department of Defense concept for connecting sensors, decision-makers, and shooters across air, land, sea, space, and cyber into a single decision and engagement web. It is implemented through service-specific programs (CJADC2, ABMS, Project Convergence, Project Overmatch) that share data fabric standards and a common operating picture. JADC2 is the strategic-level driver behind every distributed C2 software framework currently fielded by the U.S.

Reference attributes

Steward

Office of the Secretary of Defense

Service programs

ABMS, Project Convergence, Project Overmatch

Successor concept

Combined JADC2 (CJADC2) with allies

Related terms

• Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS)
  U.S. Air Force JADC2 implementation centered on data fabric and edge compute.
• Project Convergence
  U.S. Army JADC2 campaign of learning that demonstrates sensor-to-shooter timelines.
• Project Overmatch
  U.S. Navy JADC2 program focused on networks, AI, and distributed maritime operations.
• Common Operating Picture (COP)
  Single, shared, real-time view of the battlespace across echelons and partners.