IPv6: Key to Army Future Force Net-Centric Capabilities

Abstract

This paper reports on the Next Generation Internet Protocol (IPv6), a key enabler to the achievement of Net-centric capabilities to support the Army's Future Force. In addition, the paper describes the Fort Monmouth IPv6 Center of Excellence initiatives undertaken in response to the difficult IPv6 transitional challenges. It also presents the positive operational results, obtained from participating in the 2006 Joint User Interoperability Communications Exercise (JUICE), that focused on interoperability of IPv6 Transition Mechanisms, automated task force reorganization, and mobility capabilities enabled by IPv6 support for warfighter.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA481541

Entities

People

  • Akshat Jain
  • K. F. Chan
  • T. J. Walsh

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Availability
  • Classification
  • Computer Networks
  • Contracts
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Information Operations
  • Instructions
  • Internet
  • Interoperability
  • Mobility
  • Monitoring
  • Network Protocols
  • Organizational Realignment
  • Standards
  • Task Forces

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

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