C4ISR
Military abbreviation · Military Term
| Stands for | Command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
C4ISR stands for Command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, a military term abbreviation.
Umbrella term for the networks, sensors and systems that let military forces gather information, share it and direct operations. It is common in defense budgets, contracts and industry marketing.
Example: The contract funds C4ISR upgrades for the Army's new command posts.
Usage notes
Other forms include C4I, C5ISR (adding cyber) and JADC2, the Defense Department's concept for joint all-domain command and control. Pronounced "C-four-I-S-R." The terms are often used interchangeably in trade press.
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