Accession Number:

AD1019782

Title:

Distributed Common Ground System - Army Increment 2 (DCGS-A Inc 2)

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Ground United States

Personal Author(s):

• Collins,Robert M.

Report Date:

2016-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

9.0

Abstract:

Distributed Common Ground System Army DCGS-A is the Army Service component of the DoD DCGS Family of Systems and the Defense Intelligence Information Enterprise DI2E. DCGS-A is the Armys primary system for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance ISR tasking of sensors, posting of data, processing of information, and using intelligence information about threat, weather, and terrain at all echelons. DCGS-A provides the capabilities necessary for Commanders to access information, task organic sensors, and synchronize non-organic sensor assets with their organic assets. DCGS-A continuously acquires and synthesizes data from Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental, and Multi-national sources that permits the Modular Force to maintain an updated and accurate understanding of the operational environment. It facilitates rapid planning, execution, and synchronization of all warfighting functions, providing the capability to operate within the enemys decision cycle.

Descriptors:

• information systems
• military acquisition
• army personnel
• logistics
• department of defense
• test and evaluation
• military intelligence
• multisensors
• data processing
• military capabilities
• information retrieval
• management planning and control

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Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE