Battlefield Automation: Army Needs to Update Fielding Plan for First Digitized Corps
Abstract
Throughout the next decade and beyond, the Army plans to continue to modernize its forces. Included within the modernization objectives is the integration of information technologies to acquire, exchange, and employ timely information needed for battle. The integration of information technologies objective is referred to as digitization and will be implemented within the Army through the development, production, and fielding of over 100 individual systems. The Army's digitization effort includes high-priority systems (designated by the Army as Category 1), lower-priority systems (known as Category 2), and other systems without a priority ranking. For example, the Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade and Below system, which is intended to provide enhanced information to the lowest tactical level-the individual soldier-and a seamless flow of command and control information across the battlefield, is a high-priority system. The Battlefield Combat Identification System, which is intended to provide a high probability of identifying friendly forces on the battlefield so that fratricide rates can be reduced, is a lower-priority system. The Javelin antitank weapon system and the Gun Laying Positioning System are not designated as priority systems but rely to a great extent on the use of information technology.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA380593
Entities
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office