Mapping the Human Terrain (MAP-HT)
Abstract
The Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) validated the capability need for MAP-HT in FY 2007. The outcome will provide improved capabilities to effectively collect, consolidate, visualize and understand open source socio-cultural (green data) information to assist Commanders understanding of the human terrain in their Area of Responsibility (AOR). MAP-HT JCTD will develop and demonstrate an integrated, open-source, spatially/relationally/temporally referenced human terrain data collection and visualization toolkit to support Brigade Combat Teams (BCT)/Regimental Combat Teams (RCT) in understanding the human terrain in which they operate. The overall project context for MAP-HT is development and deployment by, through, and with deployed units in theaters of operations. The primary outputs to be demonstrated to the users and evaluated in the Military Utility Assessment are: (1) provide a web services application toolkit to collect, disseminate, analyze, and visualize socio-cultural information in geospatial and social network contexts at the non-classified and secret levels, (2) provide standard operating procedures (SOP) and concept of operations (CONOPS) , as well as tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP), (3) provide training on-line and manuals on the use of the system, (4) establishes direct cultural support to BCT/RCT commanders, civil affairs and interagency end-users, which will minimize loss in continuity between unit relief in place/transfer of authority. (U//FOUO) The MAP-HT Transition Sponsor is USA Distributed Common Ground Station Program of Record (DCGS-A POR). The sponsoring Combatant Command (CoCOM) is U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Other involved organizations include the U. S. Marine Corps, U. S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command. The U.S. Army is the lead organization.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- b2482bedf8d10f11bf050a5003905cea