Defense Communications: Performance Measures Needed To Ensure DISN Program Success
Abstract
Defense has long operated multiple telecommunications systems to meet an array of mission needs, ranging from the command and control of military forces to its payroll and logistics support functions. Because military services and other Defense agencies independently procured and operated their own networks, Defenses communications environment has been fragmented and redundant. To improve the effectiveness and efficiencies of its military communications services, Defense began in 1991 to plan and implement DISN to serve as the Departments primary worldwide telecommunications and information transfer network to support national security and defense operations. Defenses DISN strategy focuses on replacing its older data communications systems, using emerging technologies and cost-effective acquisition strategies that provide secure and interoperable voice, data, video, and imagery communications services in support of military operations. Under Defenses DISN concept, the military services and Defense agencies will still be responsible for acquiring telecommunications services for their local bases and installations, as well as deployed communications networks.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 27, 1996
- Accession Number
- AD1106038
Entities
People
- Cristina T. Chaplain
- Franklin W. Deffer
- Kevin E. Conway
- Linda D. Koontz
- Mary T. Marshall
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office