MODERNIZING MISSION COMMAND


to separate the functional warfighting applications from the infrastructure; consolidate common services such as collaboration and visualization; and cre- ate an authoritative, synchronized data source common to all applications. We are also driving toward a common user experience across the tactical formation and the ability for application mobil- ity across environments. Web-based applications will now be available to all authorized staff instead of the few sys- tem operators and can be tailored across a family of commercial-based clients, whether in the command post or mobile.


COMMUNICATING IN MANY DIRECTIONS


Featuring satellite-linked situational awareness data and easy-to-use battlefield chat rooms, the JBC-P displayed on this Mounted Family of Computer Systems hardware provides users a highly intuitive Google Earth-like interface that allows a close zoom-in to view precise locations, provides icons to pinpoint improvised explosive devices on a map, and uses instant messaging to call for medics. (Photo by Edric Thompson, U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center (CERDEC) Corporate and Public Communication Office)


and execute this plan while mobile in their vehicles and even dismounted with troops, viewing the same relevant infor- mation on a handheld device.


Te Army is approaching mission command modernization holistically, incrementally refining requirements and executing development, integra- tion, testing and fielding to drive to the larger vision of one Common Operating Environment (COE). As we converge servers and migrate stand-alone mission command system “boxes” into common infrastructure and adaptive apps using a commercial development approach, this cost-effective modernization


process


will leverage competition, encourage innovation and broaden opportunities for industry.


With 27 years of experience in tactical and strategic communications, includ- ing leading major networking and radio


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Q. How do you see mission command changing to meet the needs of a lighter, more expeditionary force?


A. Te fundamental changes we are making in mission command today to meet expeditionary operations are


programs, COL Michael Turston, now PM MC, is charged with overhauling much of the Army’s tactical application infrastructure. Turston recognized early that in striving to attain the vision of an effective, agile and decisive mission command capability supporting expedi- tionary operations, a “business-as-usual” approach wouldn’t cut it. Changes are needed in organization, resourcing, pro- cesses, technology and testing if the Army is to seize this unique opportunity effectively. Turston provided his per- spective on these changes and how to implement them in a Q&A discussion on July 9.


Te Army is also working to bring mobility and simplicity


to the hardware, com-


mand post initiatives by consolidating computing


adapting wire-


less technologies, converting systems into software applications and adding remote administration capabilities. Te vision is to make the command post more agile and operate more effectively


While we can look to industry to assist in app, services and infrastructure development, it’s our responsibility to perform the lead system integrator role for all of our products within CP CE and MCE, to bring in all the capabilities and orchestrate all the moving pieces.


Army AL&T Magazine October-December 2015


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