Command, control, and communications countermeasures

Overview
Command, control, and communications countermeasures (C3CM) is the integrated use of OPSEC, military deception, jamming, and physical attacks supported by intelligence. C3CM denies the enemy information and degrades, destroys, or influences its command, control and communication (C3) capabilities. C3CM also protects friendly C3 from enemy counter C3. Knowing the critical nodes and links in friendly and enemy C3 systems in a self-deployment operation is essential in planning and executing friendly C3CM.