How do cyber operations fit into C2 in MCDP 6?

• A. They shape the information environment only
• B. They support information integrity, security, and resilience of the C2 network, while also shaping the information environment
• C. They have no role in C2
• D. They replace physical logistics with cyber actions

Answer: (B)

Cyber operations fit into C2 by both protecting and enabling the information flow that commanders rely on. They secure the C2 network so information remains authentic, accurate, and available when decisions are being made—countering cyber threats, ensuring data integrity, and maintaining confidentiality and non-repudiation. They also support resilience, so command and control can continue to function even under attack, disruption, or degradation.

At the same time, cyber activities help shape the information environment—managing what decision-makers, partners, and the broader battlespace can see and understand, and, when appropriate, influencing adversary perceptions and information flows. This dual role means cyber operations aren’t limited to one function; they both safeguard C2 processes and influence the wider information landscape that affects decision-making.

Other options fall short because they describe only a narrow aspect (information environment shaping alone), deny cyber’s role (which is inaccurate in modern C2), or suggest replacing physical logistics with cyber actions (cyber supports but does not substitute for essential physical enablement).