The Employment of the Single Channel Tactical Satellite System at Corps and Division Level.
Abstract
This study investigates the current and near-term future single channel satellite communications architecture in support of corps and division operations. It identifies considerations that corps and division commanders have when employing space-based communications systems and suggests several possible alternatives to the single channel tactical satellite system. As an attempt to keep pace with the rapid movement on the modern battlefield, the Army has developed the Warfighter Net. The primary mission of the Warfighter Net is to provide the corps and division commanders with an improved command and control system using the single channel tactical satellite system. However, single channel tactical satellite access is extremely restricted, has limited information throughput, and has no anti-jam capability. To determine viability of current and near-term future single channel tactical satellite communications architecture, analysis and comparison of U.S. Army long-haul communications requirements, capabilities and shortfalls are made in the thesis. This study concludes that single channel tactical satellite systems offer many advantages to the force; however, a commander must allocate his assets judiciously and employ alternative means of communications when applicable.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 07, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA312164
Entities
People
- John B. Hildebrand
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College