Review of the Advanced First Responder Network
Abstract
Recognizing the problematic security environment that existed in Iraq in April of 2004, the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) initiated a project to deploy a communications network to enable interoperable communications for Iraqi Ministry of Interior security and safety forces throughout Iraq to improve public safety. This project, commonly referred to as the Advanced First Responder Network, or simply "AFRN", intended to address the limited communication capabilities of Iraq?s emergency first responders: the police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. In total, the AFRN design-build project, first responder radio procurement, and subsequent sustainment efforts will cost $218.5 million by the end of Fiscal Year 2006. The funding for this project came from three sources: $181.8 million from the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund (IRRF),1 $20 million from the Iraq Security Support Fund (ISSF), and $16.7 million from the Development Fund for Iraq (DFI). The AFRN system was transferred to full Iraqi government ownership and control on June 26, 2006. Objectives. This report addresses whether responsible personnel efficiently and effectively managed the Advanced First Responder Network project that was created to provide Iraqi police, fire, and emergency medical units with a core national public safety communication, command, and control system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 28, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA517162
Entities
People
- Jason Venner
- Joseph T. Mcdermott
- Larry T. Monson
- Samuel Gonite
- Walt Keays
Organizations
- Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction