Concept of Deployable Network Operations Center (DNOC)

The movement and collaboration of information has never before been more important to the success of tactical missions. Advanced mobile and wireless networking technologies have the capability to put critical information at the fingertips of the operator, enabling tactical units to successfully carry out their missions. The increasing use of expeditionary and special operations forces in ad hoc, dynamic, and tactical environments poses a need for an adaptable, flexible, and responsive deployable network operations center (DNOC) to support their efforts. Whether co-located or virtual, the DNOC must support tactical units by supplying them with the right information, at the right time, and in the right format. This platform must also provide a rapid, reliable, and secure communications network so forces can collaborate in a manner which builds quality interaction and trust.