a) There is a small clique of people who actually believe in and understand every word that is said in this sort of cr*p. If they exist though, has anyone ever met one of this chosen race?
b) Its all a big joke, but everyone is too scared to admit to anyone else that they don't get it.
NEC works in a limited form at present but no-one really comprehends the immense task of integrating different sensors using different software programmes and data handling systems affixed to different platforms belonging to different units and services potentially operation in a multinational coalition. Then you have to make it work backwards to weapons systems! YOu have to have the training, doctrine and SOPs in place to support NEC and ensure that tactics are developed to make best use of NEC. Finally, you have to make sure that the operator actually gets what he/she wants from the kit!
There really is an expensive mountain to climb and I think it will only be part-scaled.
