Capability Set 13: New On-the-Move Network Backbone
Abstract
The continued fielding of Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 2, the backbone of the Army's new network capability set, enables commanders to take advantage of the improved situational awareness provided by a mobile ad hoc network that reaches down to the company level for the first time. "As I think about how we fought in 2005 and being able to look to 2012, it is tremendously forward in terms of how we can communicate with every Soldier," said COL Sam Whitehurst, commander of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, one of two units currently being fielded with these advanced technologies. "[In the past] I had to go through fixed locations to talk to other units on the battlefield. Now I can be on the move as a brigade commander and I can talk to every single company in my area." Capability Set 13 is the first fully-integrated package of radios, satellite systems, software applications, smartphone-like devices, and other network components that provide connectivity from the stationary command post to the commander on-the-move to the dismounted Soldier. WIN-T Increment 2 is the tactical communications network backbone that binds the capability set together.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA590406
Entities
People
- Amy Walker