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[[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 Action 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]]. | ||
Revision as of 23:18, 12 February 2009
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). 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.