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An important part of [[U.S. Army]] information-centric warfare, the '''Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS)''' is a tactical | An important part of [[U.S. Army]] information-centric warfare, the '''Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS)''' is a tactical radio system, also called the Army Data Distribution System. It is key in [[Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below]] ([[FBCB2]]) and [[Army Battle Command System|Army Battle Command (ABCS) ]]systems, to which it sends unit identification, position | ||
location, and unit operational status data. | |||
location, and unit operational status data. It transmits over a [[electronic warfare#electronic protection|jamming-protected]], [[low probability of intercept]], spread spectrum, [[frequency agility|frequency-hopping]] [[ITU frequency bands|ultra-high frequency (UHF)]] waveform | |||
It transmits over a [[electronic warfare#electronic protection|jamming-protected]], [[low probability of intercept]], spread spectrum, [[frequency agility|frequency-hopping]] [[ITU frequency bands|ultra-high frequency (UHF)]] waveform. Army Data Distribution System is also compatible with [[Joint Tactical Information Distribution System#Link 16|JTIDS Link 16]]. The ADDS allows situational awareness of 400 devices. | |||
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Revision as of 19:41, 28 August 2008
An important part of U.S. Army information-centric warfare, the Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS) is a tactical radio system, also called the Army Data Distribution System. It is key in Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2) and Army Battle Command (ABCS) systems, to which it sends unit identification, position location, and unit operational status data.
It transmits over a jamming-protected, low probability of intercept, spread spectrum, frequency-hopping ultra-high frequency (UHF) waveform. Army Data Distribution System is also compatible with JTIDS Link 16. The ADDS allows situational awareness of 400 devices.
Fire support
Special reconnaissance teams use the EPLRS to provide coordinates for long-range precision-guided munitions, especially guided bombs such as the Joint Direct Action Munition (JDAM).
Logistics
For support under the restructuring of the United States Army the EPLRS’ data communication and position-location reporting help the logisticians in combat service support functions "push" needed supplies to brigade combat teams.