Paul Baran and the Origins of the Internet
RAND researcher Paul Baran developed a solution that has evolved into one of the major technological innovations of our time.
To function effectively, military command and control depends on a complex communication network of equipment, personnel, and communication protocols to relay information among forces. RAND has conducted comprehensive evaluations and research on how to integrate coalition force interactions effectively into a cohesive, flexible, and secure communication network, thereby ensuring a cooperative projection of force.