Network-centric warfare

The research necessity of substance of Network-Centric Warfare (further - NCW) and the content of regulations of scientific works concerning them indirectly are examined. The element component of subject of analysis is revealed. The result of work is expressed by the formulation of the notion “substance of NCW”. It is presented as its existence conditions and causes of conduction, which jointly/ separately contribute to increase efficiency of forces and weapon control, to give objective data about forces and facilities distribution on the battlefield to participants of military operations on-line or complicate similar.