Ground Soldier Ensemble

Abstract

The Nett Warrior (NW) Program (named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Robert C. Nett), also known as the Ground Soldier System (GSS) Program, leverages commercial smart devices and secure Army tactical radios to provide the dismounted leader an integrated mission command and situational awareness system for use during combat operations. The NW system provides leaders electronic real-time information on friendly positions; information about enemy activity and movement; navigational data and map imagery; a collaborative planning tool; and other mission related graphics which effectively puts the power of the entire Army tactical network in the hands of the dismounted leader. The NW system also provides the same integrated mission command capability to the tactical vehicle-mounted leaders so that when dismounted the leader still maintains the common operating picture (COP) and has continuous situational awareness. This capability provides unparalleled situational awareness and enhanced communications to the dismounted leader allowing for faster, more accurate decisions and reduced fratricide in the tactical fight. The continued development and integration of the NW program harnesses soldiers' experience in combat operations and employs combat veterans for Soldier feedback enhancing human factor design and fightability of the system. The NW program also integrates applications from other programs aimed at considerably reducing the weight and bulk of the dismounted soldier's load by using End User Devices. This project funds the following: 1) Yearly developmental and operational test of the NW with continually advancing commercial smart device technology inserted, 2) Software development for planned updates, 3) Integration with AN/PRC-154A, including vehicle power integration, 4) Government led integration and system engineering and program management, 5) Incorporation of other applications and capabilities into Nett Warrior, 6) and Conduct NW IOT&E with Mechanized and Infantry units in FY14 and FY15.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2015
Source ID
S75_0604827A_5_2040_PB_2015

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Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.

Technology Areas

  • 5G
  • 5G - DoD 5G Program
  • 5G - Internet of Things
  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems

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