Army Simplifies and Unifies the Tactical Network
August 1, 2021
By George I. Seffers
As part of the Army’s efforts to eventually unify its tactical and enterprise networks, the service is developing three pilot technologies designed to simplify the planning and management of its tactical network.
The unified network is expected to provide a seamless integrated network management capability to simplify user experience, increase situational awareness and strengthen cyber network defense, according to Army officials. Under a unified network, communication offices from the tactical edge through corps level will have fewer network management and monitoring applications and tools to enhance their ability to plan, configure, manage, monitor and secure the network. Lt. Gen. John Morrison Jr., USA, the service’s deputy chief of staff, G-6, has described the separation of enterprise and tactical networks as a false divide.
Modernization efforts include fielding enhanced equipment to signal battalions, cutting-edge command posts and commercial satellite communications capabilities. However, as the Army provides one advanced capability after another, it also injects more sophisticated and complex systems, creating challenges for signal officers and soldiers.
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