Recapitalization of Tactical Computer Automation Systems
Abstract
In early 1990 the Army made a conscience decision to leverage the development of "Commercial-Off-The-Shelf" (COTS) computer hardware and related components for integration into military applications. This decision was driven primarily by the growing cost of automation hardware developed to Military-Specifications (Standards) which were often seen as unjustifiable, usually exceeding the required operating threshold and far too costly to produce. Since that time, the Army has spent approximately $1 B+ fielding tactical computer and automation hardware designed to enhance the field commander's situational awareness of the battlefield. Given today's budget constraints, the Army will not be able to rely on a continual flow of funds to reprocure hardware as the current generation of systems fail to keep up with the growing demands of software. In this light, the Army must begin to pursue alternatives toward extending the useful life of automation hardware already in the field,
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA404333
Entities
People
- Jerome F. Payne
Organizations
- United States Army War College