Abstract: Based on the theory of complex networks, the structure and characteristics of joint operational network information system (JONIS) were analyzed from the perspectives of heterogeneous directional weighted network topology, strong degree and its centralities. It is found that the combat network based on JONIS has characteristics of small-world and scale-free, with a large average weighted aggregation coefficient and a small average weighted path length, showing a similar power-law distribution. In the example network, command centers, satellites, support force, and early warning unit all have larger strong degrees and centralities. These platforms as the center of gravity and fragile nodes in the JONIS should be focused on protection.

Key words: joint operation, network information system, complex network, simulation and modeling