Command Element ( ICE ), reach back ( located at home station in Betera , Spain ), VJTF Brigade , and multinational battalions under the VJTF Brigade .
Although not a C2 element , the FLRT required a very light and durable equipment set able to send and receive encrypted documents and voice communications with Host Nation elements such as Multi-National Corps-North East . This was accomplished using Spanish national encryption systems ( PETRADEC ) and the AN / PRC- 117 , all systems that could be taken as luggage on commercial flights .
The ICE , VJTF Brigade , and reach back elements were supported by Command Post Communications Center packages which connected the LCC and its direct subordinates with access to the Mission Secret ( MS ) network and all the Functional Area Systems needed for full planning and combat execution .
Integration and Interoperability
Integration and interoperability of the VJTF Brigade ’ s battalions , both Spanish and Multi-national , into the C2 infrastructure was accomplished through deployment of Type B Command Post Communication Centers to the Brigade and Battalion Command Posts .
The Type B consists of a Satellite-On-The- Move vehicle and a Battalion Command Post vehicle , giving the Battalion CP access to Friendly Force Tracker ( FFT , provisioned to the platoon level ), tactical internet messaging , chat , and various phone networks such as tactical , Spanish military and civilian networks .
These communications capabilities are managed by a powerful Communications Management software , GESCOM . The AN / PRC-117G and its high-bandwidth is what gives the Type B its strong capability .
The brain of this network is the CIS Control Center , the Network Operations Center that controls all technical aspects of the MS network . During Brilliant Jump 16 , they were located at Betera , Spain and managed systems in Spain and Poland .
Looking Forward
2016 proved to be a challenging but very successful year for the Signaleers of NRDC-Spain ’ s CIS / G6 and their Signal Unit in support of the eNRF / VJTF .
There were many lessons learned that will help NRDC-Spain forge ahead confidently as NATO moves towards the Federated Mission Network ( FMN ) environment .
CIS division is not only the Commander ’ s “ Voice of Command ” it also continues to lead the way in demonstrating to NATO partners how to accomplish interoperability in a rapid deployment , short-notice environment .
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