Information Technology
Operations in Afghanistan are rapidly expanding the use of networks and applications for command, control and administration of the deployed forces.
The coverage and complexity of these systems are increasing and the Royal Corps of Signals are pivotal to their support in the Land Environment.
The Royal Signals are enhancing the skills of its technical trades to meet the challenges of the future networks and applications
OVERTASK
The coverage and complexity ofsystems are increasing and the Royal Corps of Signals are pivotal to their support in the Land Environment.
On Operation HERRICK, the OVERTASK network is now being used from the strategic through to the tactical levels of command to support applications that deliver situational awareness, collaborative working and office tools, such as E-mail. The pervasive use of OVERTASK is shaping the Armys view of how information systems will be used into the future.
J1/J4 IOS
In addition to OVERTASK, the J1/J4 Interim Operational Support (J1/J4 IOS) system remains in operation in Afghanistan but now serves significantly more users. J1/J4 IOS supports Restricted information exchanges and applications such as Joint Personal Administration (JPA).
DII(FD)
The future of fixed and deployable networks lies in the delivery of the Defence Information Infrastructure (DII) system, at Restricted, Secret and Above Secret. DII(FD) is expected to be ready to replace the Joint Operational Command Systems (JOCS), which continues in use in Afghanistan, from mid 2011.
ARRC C2IS
In addition to the core networks, HQ ARRC now have their own ARRC Command and Control Information System (ARRC C2IS) to provide a Battle Management System with collaborative working, information management and office automation.