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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
Derived from the [[United States Marine Corps|U.S. Marine Corps]]' Position Locating Radio System, an important part of [[U.S. Army]] information-centric warfare, the '''Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS)''' is a tactical radio system for ground forces, also called the Army Data Distribution System. It is key in [[Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below]] ([[FBCB2]]) and the EPLRS upgrade of [[Blue Force Tracker]], and to [[Army Battle Command System|Army Battle Command (ABCS) ]]systems, to which it sends unit identification, position location, and unit operational status data.  The system is built by Raytheon.
(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 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.
Information is encrypted by a [[TSEC-|TSEC/]][[KIV-14]]. 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.
 
The main transmission systems are:
*[[PSQ-6|AN/PSQ-6]] manpack radio set.
*[[VSQ-2|AN/VSQ-2]] surface vehicle radio set.
*[[ASQ-177|AN/ASQ-177C]] airborne radio set.
*[[GRC-229|AN/GRC-229]] grid reference radio set.  


==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 Action Munition]] (JDAM).
[[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 Attack Munition]] (JDAM). With such coordinates, weapons can use the [[go-onto-location-in-space]] guidance paradigm, rather than having to track a target, which is perfectly feasible for nonmoving targets.  


==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]].
 
EPLRS radio is limited in range, certainly to that of a [[division]] area, which is often smaller than logistics units need. The communications part of EPLRS is initially being replaced by commercial satellites in [[Blue Force Tracker]], and will be extended further when EPLRS integrates with [[Warfighter Information Network-Tactical]].

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Derived from the U.S. Marine Corps' Position Locating Radio System, an important part of U.S. Army information-centric warfare, the Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS) is a tactical radio system for ground forces, also called the Army Data Distribution System. It is key in Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2) and the EPLRS upgrade of Blue Force Tracker, and to Army Battle Command (ABCS) systems, to which it sends unit identification, position location, and unit operational status data. The system is built by Raytheon.

Information is encrypted by a TSEC/KIV-14. 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.

The main transmission systems are:

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 Attack Munition (JDAM). With such coordinates, weapons can use the go-onto-location-in-space guidance paradigm, rather than having to track a target, which is perfectly feasible for nonmoving targets.

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.

EPLRS radio is limited in range, certainly to that of a division area, which is often smaller than logistics units need. The communications part of EPLRS is initially being replaced by commercial satellites in Blue Force Tracker, and will be extended further when EPLRS integrates with Warfighter Information Network-Tactical.

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