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The Battle Command Network (BCN)
The Battle Command Network (BCN) is an integrated distributed smart network for command and control. It includes the BCTS, MTRN, DIN, and SPNS.

The Battle Command Tracking System (BCTS)
The Battle Command Tracking System (BCTS) tracks all friendly troops (via a transmitter that sends locational information to a SNPS satellite, which distribute the information down to other BCTS equipped troops.) This gives commanders important information on troop locations. In addition, instant messaging is built into the system, for the quick exchange of information on the enemy with nearby friendly units. To limit the workload on the communications satellites, BCTS updates it's position about once every minutes, also sending and receiving email messages as it does so. The BCTS also includes automated data and status reporting of fuel status, weapons availability, weather conditions, and other information.
BCTS units come in three types:
The Fighting Vehicle Tracker (FVT) unit weighs 2kg and costs $5,000. The vehicle mounted system includes a 400 THz main processor, with 40PB of onboard dataspace, a 8x12cm OLED display/interface panel, and SNPS and satellite communications gear.
The Vehicle Movement Track (VMT), is issued to non combat units. Each VMT unit weighs 2kg and costs $2,000. The VMT includes a 400 THz main processor with 30PB of onboard dataspace, a 8x12cm OLED display/interface panel, and SNPS and satellite communications gear.
The Battle Infantry Tracker (BIT) weighs 500 gm and costs $1,000. It includes a 400 THz main processor with 16PB of onboard dataspace, a 8x12cm OLED display/interface panel, and SNPS and satellite communications gear.

The Military Tactical Radio Network (MTRN)
The Military Tactical Radio Network (MTRN) is a family of common, software-reprogrammable, multi-band/multi-mode radios that form the foundation of a wireless, flexible, and seamless real-time communications network - through voice, data, and video -- through software programmable radio technology. MTRN works in conjunction with the SNPS satellite network. The MTRN family consists of the Airborne, Maritime/Fixed Station, and Ground (vehicle, manpack, and handheld) domains. To reduce overlapping efforts, MTRNs are grouped into common “Clusters” based on similarity of requirements.

The Satellite Network Positionion System (SNPS)
The Satellite Network Positionion System (SNPS) is a satellite-based positioning system using a constellation of 36 satellites which provides navigation data to both military and civilian users. The system provides reliable and accurate passive worldwide positioning, navigation, and timing information in all weather conditions, in real time, using a common grid reference system. The Space Segment is an earth-orbiting constellation of 36 satellites in six planes. The satellites are radiation hardened to improve reliability and survivability.
The control ground segment consists of ten unmanned monitor stations located around the world; a master ground station; and four large ground antenna stations that broadcast signals to the satellites. The stations also track and monitor the SNPS satellites. SNPS provides an all-weather, global, protected/encrypted navigation signal. The signal provides positioning accuracy's to about 7m 50 percentile spherical error probable and a timing signal for communications and command and control systems to a precision of <100ns dual root mean square.
SNPS locator units come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, and end functions. They are light weight, waterproof, and built to withstand high impacts.

Distributed Intelligence Network (DIN): This is a sectuion of the BCN distributed smart network connecting wireless cameras, UAVs and miniature ground sensors to broadcast to a real time intelligence collection and distribution node. Sensors are designed to report data back to a control station over long range using non-line of sight communications. Ground control stations then classify and identify targets based on highly complex algorithms.
The Basic Ground Sensor/Transmitter (BGST) is the backnone of the DIN. It is a small, cheap and disposable sensor box. It includes a 30km MTRN transmitter, using multiple frequencies, frequency hopping, and encryption. The unit includes a digital camera and , as well as, acoustic and seismic motion detectors. It weigh 750 gm and cost $500. It is designed to operate for over a year on a single battery. BGST transmitters can placed anywhere. They are easily concealed in the field.
The Ground Sensor/Transmitter (GST) is a more advanced version of the BGST. It includes passive infrared, magnetic, seismic and piezoelectric (pressure), chemical , and biological sensors. It weigh 1.2kg and cost $2500.
The Airdropped Ground Sensor/Transmitter (BGST) is a heavy duty version of the BGST. It is designed to be dropped from 10,000m .It weigh 1.3kg and cost $1000. It is designed to operate for over a year on a single battery.

Integrated Satellite Imaging Network (ISIN): This section of the DIN incorporates data from national, military and commercial satellites.
Initial Targeting Network (ITN): This section of the DIN incorporates information and intelligence from non-DIN or ISIN sources.