COMMUNICATIONS DURING
THE eNRF / VJTF
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By NRDC-ESP Public Affairs
Enabling interoperable Command , Control , Computers , and Communications ( C4 ) at multiple command posts through multiple echelons spread across a multi-national geographic battle-space and cyber domains is a monumental challenge and task that NRDC-Spain division readily accepted .
In 2016 , NRDC-Spain prepared to be the first ever enhanced NATO Response Force ( eNRF ) and executor of the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force ( VJTF ) concept and this article provides some of the details during the commands planning , preparation and execution phases .
Planning Phase
The planning and preparation phase , leading up to certifying as eNRF and VJTF capable , were important milestones indicating to the CIS Division Commander ,
BG Ripoll and CIS Section Commander , COL Salvador the strengths and areas of improvement in various aspects including technical and planning .
Trident Juncture 2015 was the culminating exercise in the preparatory phase . CIS division accomplished its mission with flying colors but more work needed to be done as the VJTF concept matured and planning for deployment as a VJTF went into full swing .
The rapidly moving nature of the VJTF produced various C4 challenges . CISS engineers and planners quickly devised Tactics , Techniques , and Procedures ( TTPs ) to support the deployment of the VJTF and Reception , Staging , Onward Movement once landed in Poland .
Concept of Support
The concept of support included communications means for the Forward Liaison Reconnaissance Team ( FLRT ), Initial
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