The physical dimension is the tangible real world. It is the dimension where military operations take place within the land, sea, air, and space environments. Information and communications systems exist within this dimension to enable these operations to take place. The information dimension is where information is created, manipulated, shared, and stored. This dimension links the physical real world with the human consciousness of the cognitive dimension both as a source of input (stimulus, senses, etc.) and to convey output (intent, direction, decisions, etc.). The cognitive dimension exists in the mind. Here is where the individual processes the received information according to a unique set of norms, morals, beliefs, culture, … Continue reading U.S. Army War College