A novel edge reconstruction strategy for command and control networks: Balancing shortest path length and node importance

Key Points

• Improving command and control networks enhances overall functionality and reliability.
• The proposed method successfully reduces the average shortest path length by 15% while considering node importance.
• Observational analysis focusing on network structure optimization assesses both edge reconstruction and node significance.
• This strategy supports better network management and resilience, possibly affecting military and emergency response operations.