A top-level overview for transition of the Army Network through the GNEC strategy, panelists focused on requirements and initiatives and current situation in their organizations.
BG Jeffrey Foley, Commanding General – Army Signal Center & Fort Gordon, represented TRADOC. In his words:
“We are collecting and disseminating more information [voice, data, video] than ever, to and from lower echelons, including an individual soldier, which means increased probability of mission accomplishment with less risk of losing soldiers.”
“Last May the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff signed our Aerial Layer Network Transport Initial Capabilities Document. This document lays the foundation for further development of network extension capabilities via high-, medium- and low-altitude air platforms. The Army recently fielded communications relay packages on several unmanned aircraft systems, with additional capabilities planned for this summer. In short, we’re in hot pursuit of improved aerial layer capability.”
“WIN-T is the Army’s flagship communications program; it is already bringing unprecedented capability to the force. It is paramount that we get it right to ensure it provides the necessary capability that we need on the battlefield.”
“The Global Network Enterprise Construct [GNEC] is a new term developed over the past year that captures an Army-wide strategy to transition LandWarNet-the Army’s portion of the Global Information Grid-from many loosely affiliated independent networks into a true global capability that is designed, deployed and managed as a single integrated enterprise. Through globally available Network Service Centers, GNEC provides warfighters a global plug-and-play capability through all phases of joint operations.”
“Simply stated, GNEC will operationalize LandWarNet, dramatically improve network defense posture, realize economies and efficiencies while improving effectiveness, and ensure joint interoperability across DoD.”
“Available spectrum has become one of the most critical battlefield resources. Proliferation of emitters continues to be an issue in GWOT as we add network and weapons systems capability on the battlefield. To this end the Signal Center developed and pursued initiatives for electromagnetic spectrum operations [EMSO] to include writing new doctrine, developing a career field for spectrum managers, and collaborating with the electronic warfare community joint forces engaged in current operations. To be clear, we are the
subject-matter experts on spectrum.”
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