ShOC-N Capstone, tech experimentations to shorten the kill chain

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Seth Konig, Transformational Model-Battle Management 805th Combat Training Squadron project manager, briefs members of the Department of the Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management Cross Functional Team on future ABMS Capstone experiments at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 28, 2024. The 805th CTS, also known as the Shadow Operations Center – Nellis, The ShOC-N executed the first of two Capstone events experimenting with and developing tactics, techniques, and procedures for integrated two-way kill-chain automation between the operational and tactical command and control including battle management levels, to create competitive advantages for the United States and its allies and partners. (The image has been altered by removing badges for security purposes and cropped to focus on the subject.) (U.S. Air Force photo by Keith Keel)