between agents and the center of command who may be distant from one another or even members of different units in the military. This new technology and outlook enable the military to improve operational efficiency in a way that was not possible in the past. What began as a gradual technological advancement within individual military limbs has grown to include several branches of the armed forces.

This approach views jointness as key for proceeding flexibly in a changing world. It stresses conceptual flexibility which is obtained through