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An important part of [[U.S. Army]] information-centric warfare, the '''Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS)''' is a tactical device that is a key in the FBCB2 | An important part of [[U.S. Army]] information-centric warfare, the '''Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS)''' is a tactical device that is a key in the FBCB2 | ||
(Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below) system, EPLRS relays unit identification, position | (Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below) system, EPLRS relays unit identification, position | ||
location, and unit operational status data. It transmits over a [[electronic warfare#electronic protection|jamming-protected]], [[low | 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; the waveform is compatible with the [[Joint Tactical Radio System]] architecture. | ||
==Fire support== | ==Fire support== | ||
[[Special reconnaissance]] teams use the EPLRS to provide coordinates for long-range [[precision-guided munition]]s, especially [[guided bomb]]s such as the [[Joint Direct | [[Special reconnaissance]] teams use the EPLRS to provide coordinates for long-range [[precision-guided munition]]s, especially [[guided bomb]]s such as the [[Joint Direct Action Munition]] (JDAM). | ||
==Logistics== | ==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 [[restructuring of the United States Army#brigade combat teams|brigade combat teams]]. | 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 [[restructuring of the United States Army#brigade combat teams|brigade combat teams]]. | ||
Revision as of 22:02, 27 August 2008
An important part of U.S. Army information-centric warfare, the Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS) is a tactical device that is a key in the FBCB2 (Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below) system, EPLRS relays 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; the waveform is compatible with the Joint Tactical Radio System architecture.
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.