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THE SOLDIER'S NETWORK
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OVERVIEW
Warghter Information
Network-Tactical
As the tactical communications network backbone,
Warghter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T)
delivers voice and data services wherever and
whenever soldiers need them, without the need
for xed infrastructure.
The enhanced situational awareness given to us by this suite of
technology has allowed us to maintain a 'digital guardian angel'
as we conduct our advising duties and missions.

4/10 DIVISION SOLDIER WHO DEPLOYED TO AFGHANISTAN WITH WIN-T INC. 2
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An essential utility for Americas Army as it deploys
to many locations and many environments across the
world, WIN-T gives the Army adaptable voice and
data services to make soldiers safer and help them
accomplish their missions.
Source: U.S. Army.
Global
Information Grid
DATA
Mounted Command
& Control
ON-THE- MOVE
AWARENESS
Handheld Devices
DELI VER SI TUATI ONAL
AWARENESS
Network Backbone
SATELLI TE & LI NE-
OF- SI GHT BACKBONE
CONNECTI VI TY
Command Post,
Command & Control
AT-THE- HALT AWARENESS
Tactical Radios
LI NK DI SMOUNTS
& PLATFORMS
WI TH PLATFORMS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Letter from the President
SECTION I: Modernizing the
Army's Priority Network
THE SOLDIER'S NEED
WIN-T INCREMENTS
FIELDING HISTORY
TIMELINE
FUNDING
CYBER DEFENSE
MISSION COMMAND APPLICATIONS
AMERICAN JOBS & BUSINESSES
SUPPLIER PORTFOLIOS
THE FUTURE OF WIN-T
LTE, MUOS & MORE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION II: "Test, Fix, Field"
TESTING & PROGRAM OFFICES
WIN-T: THE PRODUCT OF RIGOROUS TESTING & EVALUATION
GENERAL DYNAMICS C4 SYSTEM'S COMMITMENT
TESTING ENVIRONMENT AND THE TEST, FIX, FIELD CYCLE
WIN-T INC. 2 TEST HISTORY
SECTION III: 2014 Testing
DEVELOPMENTAL TEST 1
DEVELOPMENTAL TEST 2
FOLLOW-ON OPERATIONAL TEST & EVALUATION AT NIE 15.1
Section IV: Appendices
APPENDIX I: GLOSSARY OF TERMS
APPENDIX II: ARMY UNIT REFERENCE
APPENDIX III: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OFFICIALS
APPENDIX IV: WIN-T COMPONENTS
APPENDIX V: TESTIMONIALS
APPENDIX VI: SUPPLIERS
APPENDIX VII: LETTERS OF SUPPORT
SOURCES
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Reader:
Todays soldiers operate overseas on challenging terrain and in fast-moving, remote and expanding
battleelds. Their communications capabilities, however, are not what we see portrayed in popular
TV shows and action movies. In reality, the militarys ability to communicate has not kept pace
with advancements in 21st century communications technology.
To address these challenges, the Army contracted with General Dynamics C4 Systems (GDC4S)
and its partners to develop and deploy Warghter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T). Built
by more than 8,000 workers and 500 businesses across the country, WIN-T is the high-speed,
high-capacity tactical communications network that allows soldiers to send and receive critical
information wherever and whenever they need it. For the past several years, WIN-T has been
the Armys number one modernization priority.
Similar to civilian mobile communications networks that are ubiquitous today, WIN-T is a satel-
lite-based network that securely links soldiers on the ground to one another and to operations
centers anywhere in the world, delivering voice and data services in any environment, improving
decision-making on the battleeld.
The Army has developed and deployed WIN-T for more than a decade in successive increments.
The most recently elded increment of WIN-T, Inc. 2, brings voice and data service on the move
and has been deployed with Army units in Afghanistan. Inc. 2 builds on the highly successful
WIN-T platform introduced with Inc. 1 at-the-halt, which has performed well since 2002.
The ongoing WIN-T research and development programInc. 3is producing a simpler, easier to
use and more secure network. Improvements to the network made by Inc. 3 are included in both
elded Inc. 1 and 2 platforms.
Currently, the entire U.S. Army, National Guard and Army Reserve are elded with WIN-T Inc. 1.
National Guard units use Inc. 1 as a critical communications capability here at home when they are
called to respond to natural disasters and emergency situations. The National Guard used WIN-T
following Hurricane Sandy in 2012 to share data, communicate and collaborate when power was
lost and cellular communications were unavailable.
Inc. 2 has elded with units in Afghanistan, including the 10th Mountain Division, deployed in July
2013 as the rst unit equipped with Inc. 2s on-the-move capabilities. Those soldiers have praised
WIN-Ts performance on the battleeld, calling it their digital guardian angel.
As the prime contractor for WIN-T, General Dynamics continuously works with the Department of
Defense (DoD) testing community to evaluate and improve the network for maximum usability and
reliability in order to improve the soldier experience.
CHRIS MARZILLI
PRESIDENT
General Dynamics C4 Systems
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
The WIN-T system is subject to ongoing rigorous testing and evaluation by a number of parties
including multiple Army organizations such as Army Test & Evaluation Command (ATEC), and
the Director, Operational Test & Evaluation (DOT&E). Ongoing evaluation and testing of WIN-T
is critical to the success of the program, as it allows the Army and DoD to engage in Test, Fix,
Field cycles that discover areas for improvement and make renements that improve ease of
use for soldiers as the network evolves over time.
Throughout its developmental and operational testing, WIN-T Inc. 2 has shown growth in its
effectiveness, reliability, suitability and survivability. The Armys tactical network backbone is
on a path of continuous improvement as it tests, elds and evolves based on user feedback.
The network is becoming less complex, easier to operate and more reliable because of
feedback received while operating within realistic environments at Network Integration
Evaluations (NIEs) as well as feedback from soldiers who have deployed. The Armys most
recent developmental test indicated signicant improvements to two components of the
system, which illustrates the benets of testing and the commitment to making WIN-T
user-friendly and intuitive for the soldier.
As part of General Dynamics' commitment to the soldier, we conduct our own internal testing
to prepare for evaluations held by DoD and Army organizations. Our companys strong commit-
ment to a Test cycle is grounded in the understanding that soldiers lives depend on the
performance of their equipment. Testing and ensuring equipment is battle-ready is ingrained
in the culture at General Dynamics, as we work with the Army and DoD to improve WIN-T based
on soldier feedback.
As a 40-year provider to the Army of critical communications equipment, General Dynamics
is committed to providing our soldiers with the communications tools they need, which can be
as important as body armor or ries in combat, when completing their missions.
Our company regularly invests resources to develop testing tools such as an on-site test track
for its mobile communications equipment and a facility for ensuring the products we develop
will perform in the extreme conditions that warghters operate. These facilities create an
opportunity for important developmental tests to take place on-site at the production facility
with government oversightto allow for another layer of rigorous testing.
WIN-T is the Armys number one modernization priority. This project has long-term and signif-
icant implicationsboth for the safety of our troops and the stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
Efcient and thorough development of this technology will provide our troops with vital tools
to safely and effectively complete their missions while limiting risk and preserving resources.
Sincerely,

CHRI S MARZI LLI
President
General Dynamics C4 Systems
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General Dynamics is
committed to providing
our soldiers with the
communications tools
they need.

CHRIS MARZILLI
SECTION
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Modernizing
the Armys
Priority
Network
SECTI ON I
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THE SOLDIER'S NEED
The Soldier's Need
Currently elded communications tools do not
support a rapidly moving and widely dispersed
operation, and have revealed their limited ability to
keep commanders connected while moving quickly
on the battleeld. Unlike commercial networks at
home in the United States, when the Army deploys,
it must carry its own network infrastructure. WIN-T
is analogous to the networks that enable commercial
carriers such as Verizon or AT&T to provide mobile
network services to their customers at home, but it
is quickly deployable in the toughest conditions and
in the most remote locales.
WHAT THE SOLDIER HAS STATESIDE WHEN MANY SOLDIERS DEPLOY
Access to decades of nationwide wireless network
infrastructure enabling unlimited GPS, voice, video,
apps, chat and data anytime, anywhere
No installed cell towers
Access to broadband Internet through PCs and
mobile devices
No Internet, or even reliable electricity
Access to real-time, up-to-date information and
maps on their phones
No information on the go, info is static

As the tactical communications network backbone, the General Dynamics-built WIN-T
delivers voice and data services wherever and whenever our soldiers need them, without
the need for xed infrastructure. It provides our soldiers with the ability to connect to
the Armys mission command applications, video, voice and data servicesenabling
commanders to make strategic decisions from anywhere on the battleeld.
Before WIN-T, soldiers exited their vehicles to look at a paper map
and coordinate.
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Warghter Information
Network-Tactical

WIN-T is the Armys secure communications network modernization priority.
Voice and data communications and battleeld applications rely on WIN-T for anytime,
anywhere availability.
WIN-T provides unprecedented
network reliability and flexibility,
enabling a continuous flow
of communications that is
interoperable with joint, allied
and coalition networks.

U.S. ARMY
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WIN-T
The WIN-T network is the rst of its kind, giving
soldiers voice and data service on the move, providing
unique situational awareness and communications
capabilitiesenabling them to make faster decisions
from anywhere on the battleeld. WIN-T gives
soldiers the ability to pass information seamlessly
back and forthfrom the company commander back
up to division and higher echelonsenabled in part
by the systems unique satellite communications
on-the-move capability.
WIN-T Inc. 2 equipped Stryker vehicles.
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User Experience: The Tactical Network
On average, a major U.S. wireless
company will spend billions each year
on fixed infrastructure, including data
centers, towers, fiber and bandwidth
to deliver consumer connectivity.
The Armys Enterprise Network
delivers applications and connectivity
from home station to deployment to
in-theater. The Army maintains fixed
infrastructure, but also must operate
in remote environments. The tactical
network delivers this mobile network
connectivity to the soldier.
Source: U.S. Army.
Source: U.S. Army.
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WIN-T INCREMENTS
WIN-T Increments

The Army has developed WIN-T for more than a decade in successive increments.
The most recently elded increment of WIN-T, Inc. 2, brings voice and data service
on the move and is now deployed to planned Army units. Inc. 2 builds on the highly
successful WIN-T platform introduced with Inc. 1, which has performed well since 2002.
WIN-T Inc. 1 was deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan
in 2004. Allowing soldiers access to a secure
network that keeps pace with the speed of battle
has become increasingly valuable to our forces, and
necessary, as the Army requires advanced systems
that offer support down to the company level and
dismounted soldiers.
At the same time, the ongoing WIN-T research and
development (R&D) programInc. 3is producing
a simpler, easier to use and more secure network.
Improvements to the network made by Inc. 3 are
included in both elded Inc. 1 and 2 platforms.
General Dynamics is the prime contractor for both
Increments 2 and 3, leading a team that includes
Lockheed Martin, L3, BAE Systems and Harris
Corporation, among the more than 500 subcontrac-
tors for the program.
The R&D components of the deployment process
are critical to the military industrial base, as they
allow ongoing improvements to the network even
as it elds to soldiers with an immediate need for
the system.
Soldiers have returned with positive feedback
about the networks capabilities. Since its initial
deployment in 2013, soldiers praised WIN-T Inc. 2
for its ability to keep them connected while on the
move, and one such soldier called WIN-T his digital
guardian angel.
INCREMENT 1: AT-THE-HALT
WIN-T Inc. 1 began elding in 2004 to support com-
bat missions during Operation Enduring Freedom and
Operation Iraqi Freedom. Over just a few years, the
entire U.S. Army, National Guard and Army Reserve
received Inc. 1.
A WIN-T Inc. 1 at-the-halt satellite terminal.
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WIN-T INCREMENTS
With WIN-T Inc. 1, for the rst time in history, the
soldiers on the battleeld had a high-speed, interop-
erable voice and data communications network
down to the battalion level.
WIN-T is similar to most Americans Internet con-
nections at home, but with critical security and the
ability to connect in the most remote environments.
Providing the Armys tactical force with secure
high-speed, high-capacity voice, data and video
communications at-the-halt, WIN-T grants
soldiers the ability to quickly communicate with
their operations center.
Inc. 1 is currently in use by soldiers in the Army,
National Guard and Army Reserve.
INCREMENT 2: ON-THE-MOVE
WIN-T Inc. 2 delivers on-the-move communications,
allowing commanders to use voice and data commu-
nications and mission command applications while
mobile. These capabilities provide a new digital
reach the Army has never before had in the opera-
tional environment at the company level.
The 10th Mountain Division experienced this new
capability in 2013. WIN-T Inc. 2s unique value was
immediately recognized.
THE SOLDIER'S NETWORK
The pace of the war outran
our mobile forces ability
to communicate.

GENERAL WALLACE, WHO LED THE
U.S. ARMY INTO BAGHDAD DURING
OPERATION DESERT STORM
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General William Scott Wallace, USA ( Ret.)
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WIN-T INCREMENTS
WIN-T Inc. 1 is elded to the National Guard and
supports both military and civil missions. While
WIN-T was originally developed for overseas combat
operations as a critical communications hub that
establishes secure, high-speed, on-the-move network
communications, the system also serves a role
in the response to domestic natural disasters and
civil emergencies.
WIN-T was used in this capacity following
Hurricane Sandy in October 2012. When power
was lost and cellular and mobile communications
were unavailable, WIN-T enabled law enforcement,
rst responders and military organizations to remain
in constant contact, share data and collaborate while
keeping communication over secure, dedicated military
networks separate.
Mission At Home: WIN-T and The National Guard
MISSION AT HOME: WIN-T AND THE NATIONAL GUARD
2012:
Waldo Canyon, CO
Wildre
2012:
Larimer, CO
Wildre
2013:
Colorado Springs, CO
Wildre
2011:
Wallow, AZ
Wildre
2011:
Las Conchas, NM
Wildre
2011:
Vilonia, AR
Tornado
2013:
Oklahoma City, OK
Tornado
2011:
Bastrop, TX
Wildre
2012:
Hurricane Issac
2011:
Hackleburg, AL
Tornado
2011:
Butler, OH
Tornado
2011:
Springeld, MA
Tornado
2013:
Dutchtown, MO
Flooding
2011:
Joplin, MO
Tornado
2012:
Hurricane Sandy
DOMESTIC DISASTERS INVOLVING A
NATIONAL GUARD RESPONSE, 20112013
The National Guard responds to Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
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WIN-T INCREMENTS
INC. 2 (CONTINUED)
The Tactical Communication Nodes (TCNs) in Inc. 2
are a foundational building block in providing a mobile
infrastructure on the battleeld. When the TCNs
are combined with Point of Presence (PoP), Vehicle
Wireless Packages (VWPs) and Soldier Network
Extension (SNE) nodes, WIN-T Inc. 2 enables mobile
mission command from division to company in a
mobile, ad-hoc, self-forming, self-healing network.
Inc. 2 enables mission command from division,
to brigade, to battalion, to company. Commanders
and select staff now have the ability to maneuver
anywhere on the battleeld and maintain connectivity
to the network as well as mission command
applications capabilities, like Voice over Internet
Protocol (VoIP), without the need to stop and set
up communications.
INCREMENT 3: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Inc. 3 is the research and development component of
the WIN-T program. It builds on and improves the full
WIN-T portfolio, ensuring the network keeps pace
with advancements in technology and security while
providing our soldiers with access to timely, relevant
and actionable information.
WIN-T Inc. 3 advancements simplify WIN-T Network
Operations (NetOps) for greater soldier utility and
ease of use. And as threats within cyber space
continue to evolve and grow, Inc. 3 ensures the
entire WIN-T portfolio remains cyber secure with
ongoing development to build upon the security
of the network.
The need to expand the reach of the network to pro-
vide the fully mobile and exible tactical networking
capability needed to support a highly-dispersed force
over isolated areas still exists and will be addressed
in future programs. This is especially important as
the Army transitions to a faster, leaner force to han-
dle future threats and expeditionary missions across
the globe.
Network Operations Simplification
WIN-Ts Inc. 3 is focused on the enhancement
and simplication of NetOps to simplify and reduce
the number of network management tools that
communication ofcers use to manage the tactical
communications network.
WIN-T Inc. 3 is developing a NetOps tool suite
and will serve as the baseline for tactical NetOps, as
planned future efforts will converge with other appli-
cations used to manage aspects of the network.
The benet of this convergence and simplication
means fewer applications and utilities for soldiers to
maintain, and increased visibility across the network
to make communications systems easier to install,
operate, maintain and defendkey to supporting the
Armys network in 2025.
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FIELDING HISTORY
Fielding History
In 1991, forces outran the network during Desert
Stormrevealing the need for a modern network.
Modern network transformation initiatives began
soon thereafter. Throughout the 1990s, force draw-
down led to low network modernization prioritization
and limited development and elding.
The Army recognized the need to keep soldiers con-
nected to the network during operations, which led
to preparation and development for WIN-T beginning
in 2002. In the interim period, the Joint Network
Node (JNN) was implemented to provide satellite
communications connections for the Army. It was
successful, receiving Congressional support and
increased funding.
In August 2002, two separate competitive contracts
were awarded to General Dynamics and Lockheed
Martin to perform system engineering tasks, pro-
gram management tasks and engineering services.
In October 2004, the Defense Acquisition Executive
(DAE) combined the two contracts with General
Dynamics as the prime and Lockheed Martin as a
major subcontractor.
The Army began elding WIN-T Inc. 1 in 2004 to
support operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since
then, the program has been enhanced signicantly
and become indispensible for units in the eld.
It continues to evolve as feedback from soldiers is
used to rene program components.

The concept of the WIN-T system and on-the-move networking was developed in
response to limitations experienced with the previous data networkMobile Subscriber
Equipment (MSE).
MSE, created in 1983 and a state-of-the-art program at the time, was a stationary
network that required set-up times that could not keep up with a highly mobile
and widely dispersed force as the speed of information and battle advanced in
subsequent decades.
These capabilities provide
force protection and
situational awareness that
I never experienced when I
was in these guys shoes
15 years ago.

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BRIGADE, 10
TH
MOUNTAIN DIVISION (4/10)
OFFICER WHO DEPLOYED WITH WIN-T INC. 2
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FIELDING HISTORY
Line of sight only Connect at-the-halt Connect on-the-move
Increased capacity, reduced
size, more automation
19912003
Mobile Subscriber Equipment WIN-T Inc. 1
FIELDED 210 UNITS 100 DESIGNATED UNITS
WIN-T Inc. 2 WIN-T Inc. 3
20042009 2009Present 2015+
DESERT STORM/ PRE- 9/11 ERA ENDURING FREEDOM/ IRAQI FREEDOM ERA NEXT GENERATION: STRIKE FORCE CAPABILITIES
MSE TOWER
INC. 1
STATIONARY
VEHICLE
WIN-T INC. 2
ONGOING
NETWORK
IMPROVEMENETS
WORLD FIELDING & DEPLOYMENT MAP
WIN-T INC. 2 IN ACTION
HISTORY OF WIN-T DEVELOPMENT
FIELDING OF WIN-T INCREMENTS SINCE 1991
POTENTIAL CONFLICT ZONES
WIN-T INC. 2 SLATED TO DEPLOY NEXT IN KOREA
AFGHANISTAN
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FIELDING HISTORY
FORT LEWIS, WA
3/2 SBCT (Fielding)
FORT BLISS, TX
2/1 AD (Fielded)
NIE Test Unit
FORT CAMPBELL, KY
HB/101 ABN (Fielded)
1/101 ABN (Fielding)
3/101 ABN (Fielded)
FORT DRUM, NY
1/10 MTN (Fielding)
2/10 MTN (Fielding)
FY1516 Fielding Day
OCONUSAFGHANISTAN
HQ/10 MTN (Fielded)
2/101 ABN (Fielded)
3/10 MTN (Fielded)
FORT BRAGG, NC
1/10 MTN (Fielding)
2/10 MTN (Fielding)
FY1516 Fielding Day
INC. 2 GLOBAL FIELDING IN DETAIL
WIN-T supports missions in remote locations
enabling communication between units from
the brigade down to the company anywhere in
the world. WIN-T Inc. 2 is being elded as part of
Capability Set 13 (CS13) and Capability Set 14 (CS14),
which began elding in October 2012 with two
brigade combat teams from the 10th Mountain
Division. CS13 is the rst fully integrated package
of radios, satellite systems, software applications,
smartphone-like devices and other network compo-
nents that provide connectivity from the stationary
command post to the commander on the move to
the dismounted soldier. WIN-T Inc. 2 is the tactical
communications network backbone that binds the
capability set together.
The network has successfully supported mobile
operations by the 4th Brigade Combat Team (BCT),
10th Mountain Division, in challenging terrain. The
3rd BCT, 10th Mountain Division, also deployed with
WIN-T Inc. 2 capabilities in 2014.
Meanwhile, two more BCTs from the 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault) are conducting elding and
training operations with WIN-T Inc. 2.
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TIMELINE
TIMELINE
The following timeline lists major milestones for the WIN-T program with regard to production,
testing and deployment.
2004
September 2007
November 2008
April 2009
February 2010
March 2011
May 2012
September 2012
October 2012
October 2012Present
May 2013
September 2013
October 2013
October 2013
February 2014
June 2014
November 2014
WIN-T Inc. 1 rapidly developed and elded to support changes
in Army force structure
General Dynamics begins the development of WIN-T Incs. 2 and 3
General Dynamics announces initial delivery of WIN-T Inc. 1
Army 4th Brigade completes rst Inc. 2 operational test
First Inc. 2 Low Rate Initial Production order approved by DoD
Army announces rst Inc. 2 production contract IDIQ
NIE 12.2: WIN-T Inc. 2 Initial Operational Testing & Evaluation (IOT&E)
Second Inc. 2 Low Rate Initial Production order approved by DoD
NIE 13.1: WIN-T Inc. 2 IOT&E
Inc. 2 begins elding to Army BCTs
NIE 13.2: WIN-T Inc. 2 Follow-on Operational Testing & Evaluation (FOT&E)
Inc. 2 deployed with Armys 10th Mtn. Division in Afghanistan
Third Inc. 2 Low Rate Initial Production order approved by DoD
NIE 14.1: WIN-T Inc. 2 FOT&E
First Post-FOT&E Development Test
Second Post-FOT&E Developmental Test
NIE 15.1: WIN-T Inc. 2 FOT&E
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Network and Mission Command Evolution
DRIVE TO BAGDAD 2003
Maneuver units outran the network
connectivity during the movement
to contact
Stove-pipe systems with no
integration and limited connectivity
UPGRADED NETWORK
TO AT-THE-HALT 2008
Delivered enhanced battalion
level connectivity
Provided applications and satellite
connectivity at the short halt
ON-THE-MOVE NETWORK 2014
Provides on-the-move connectivity
Integrated applications, data radios
and satellite communications
THE FUTURE
Air tier connectivity
Simple to use applications residing
on common software and hardware
Improved cyber capabilities
Source: U.S. Army.
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FUNDING
Funding

WIN-T is the Armys number one modernization priority, a commitment reected in the
federal budget process. With Congress dealing with larger issues such as sequestration,
WIN-T, like many other programs, has been subject to funding challenges.
Despite budgetary challenges, WIN-T has maintained considerable bipartisan support and
funding throughout its lifecycle.
The network is the Armys
foremost investment priority
because it complements our
vision of an Army that is
technologically advanced and
operationally effective while
being leaner, agile, and ready.
A soldiers communications
gear can be just as important
as body armor and rifles in
combat, providing the situational
awareness necessary to increase
combat effectiveness, reduce
civilian casualties and prevent
friendly-fire tragedies.

SENATORS ELIZABETH WARREN (D-MA)
AND WILLIAM M. COWAN (D-MA)
(SEE APPENDIX VII FOR FULL LETTER)
While we do not know what the
next conflict or humanitarian
mission will be, we do know that
our soldier will need flexible
and effective communications
gear. WIN-T and HMS are
successful technology and
acquisition stories.

60 MEMBERS OF CONGRESS (SEE APPENDIX VII )
Rep. Joseph Kennedy III and Senator Elizabeth Warren visit General
Dynamics' Taunton facility to learn about The Soldier's Network and meet
employees helping to deliver its capabilities.
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CYBER DEFENSE
Cyber Defense
PROTECTING THE NETWORK

Critical to the successful implementation of WIN-T is the overall security of the system.
General Dynamics is a leader in NSA-certied cyber defense products and anti-jamming
technology. These protections are integrated into every component of WIN-T, making
the system NSA-accredited Type 1 cyber hardened and enabled for Top Security transport
by the DoDs Information Assurance Certication and Accreditation Process (DIACAP).
At every node, WIN-T incorporates cyber
protections to keep communication secure.
Defensive rewalls are applied at every point in
which WIN-T connects to DoD strategic networks
(e.g., Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR)). At
the mobile level, all user trafc is encrypted for
transport through in-line encryptors at each node
(i.e., individual vehicle with WIN-T capability).
Routine updates to cyber defenses are conducted
based on the Information Assurance Vulnerability
Alert (IAVA) updates issued by U.S. Cyber Command.
Firewalls protect WIN-T from both external and internal threats.
DoD
Strategic
Networks
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CYBER DEFENSE
ENCRYPTION: AT THE HEART OF
WIN-T SECURITY
At the heart of WIN-Ts cyber defense is General
Dynamics colorless core technology and its NSA-
certified TACLANE Network Encryptors. Data
transmitted across the entire WIN-T network is
encrypted twiceonce while the data leaves a node,
and then again when the data reaches the network.
Previously, information sent across the network was
coded differently; only classied data was encrypted.
With colorless core data architecture, all data, classi-
ed and unclassied, is doubly encrypted.
This level of cyber defense is comparable to premier
xed-site cyber centers, such as the Southwest
Asia Cyber Center (SWACC). General Dynamics has
harnessed this level of cyber defense in a mobile
network, tting it on mobile platforms without
sacricing security.
Moreover, Army leaders maintain that networks and
cyber are fundamental to supporting the vision of
Force 2025. WIN-T is uniquely positioned to provide
robust defensive and offensive capabilities to the
leaner, more expeditionary and agile Army force of
the future.
ADDITIONAL CYBER CAPABILITY
WIN-T can also help enable future tactical Cyber
Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA). Not only is
WIN-T the secure mobile tactical communications
network backbone, but the critical enabler is WIN-Ts
extensive cyber defense capabilities.
Every node of the tactical network is secured with
Type 1 encryption, certied by the NSA. This level
of security is unique for a mobile network, and
because of its prominence on the battleeld, WIN-T
can play a vital role in full spectrum mission planning,
execution and assessment, including planned cyber
posture stand-up, stepped-up cyber detection and
accelerated cyber response.
we must have a global, always
on, secure and available network
that supports expeditionary
operations. This network along
with cyber capacity and training
the force are key to making
the 2025 vision a reality.

LT. GEN. ROBERT S. FERRELL,
THE ARMY'S CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER/G-6
5
A General Dynamics TACLANE Encryptor.
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MISSION COMMAND APPLICATIONS
Mission Command
Applications

Similar to how commercial smartphones enable applications with a wide variety of uses,
WIN-T Inc. 2s on-the-move capabilities extend the power of the network with mission
command applications. An example of one such application, the Tactical Ground Reporting
System (TIGR) provides web-based information management at the lowest tactical level
for the rst time.
Powered by the network, TIGR allows data from the
eld to be synthesized in a way that the end-user is
able to review, digest and act upon all in real time.
Equally important, the information seen by one
person in a single location can be seen in the exact
same way at command centers around the world.
This helps ensure that decisions regarding battleeld
and/or emergency situations are being made with
the same information at the same time.
Additionally, the Command Post of the Future (CPOF)
is a system that allows commanders to maintain
top sight over the battleeld; collaborate with
superiors, peers and subordinates over live data;
and communicate their intent. This application takes
communications between commanders and soldiers
on the ground to a whole new level, allowing interac-
tive discussions to occur with the same information.
These applications not only offer soldiers a superior
military advantage, but most importantly, they help
to save lives.
The Armys latest technology, Joint Battle Command-
Platform (JBC-P) handhelds, will work over different
types of radio networks, including the Joint Tactical
Radio System's Soldier Radio Waveform. These
smartphones will be used by soldiers and are similar
in appearance to those used everyday in the U.S.,
meaning they are intuitive and familiar to soldiers.
The Nett Warrior program connects Rieman team-
leader radios to off-the-shelf smartphones through a
tether, allowing the soldier to use his or her Rieman
radio as a type of cell tower that connects the user
device to The Soldiers Network. This enables indi-
vidual soldiers on the ground to use applications and
transmit voice, data, video and pictures through The
Soldiers Network.
An unclassied TIGR display (top) and CPOF
display (bottom).
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American Jobs & Businesses
SUPPLY CHAIN

The hundreds of supplierslarge and smallthat contribute to The Soldiers Network
supply chain are critical to its success. They represent veteran-owned businesses,
women-owned businesses, small disadvantaged businesses and moreall contributing
to make the network a reality for warghters.
General Dynamics is the prime contractor for WIN-T
Incs. 2 and 3, working hand-in-hand with more than
500 supplier companies. The strong relationships built
over the last several years to deliver the network are
reected in the continued technological advancements
made to the program year after year, providing greater
value to the government and the taxpayer.
The Soldiers Network suppliers are also the economic
lifeblood of communities across the country. More
than 8,000 American workers support The Soldiers
Network programs, investing in towns and cities and
contributing to the strength of the American economy.
The work that goes on at bases
and by defense contractors
throughout the Commonwealth
is a great example of how
investments in research and
development can help ensure
our nations military is ready
and able to meet current and
emerging needs while also
supporting our states economy.

SEN. ELIZABETH WARREN (D-MA)
6
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With WIN-T Inc. 2, soldiers
down to the company level
have unprecedented secure
access to voice and data that
vastly increases their ability
to communicate during a
mission and on the move.
We look forward to delivering
this capability as we field it
to the entire Army, Reserves
and National Guard over the
next several years, building
on the success demonstrated
this summer.

CHRIS MARZILLI AND FIVE SMALL BUSINESS
SUPPLIERS FOR THE WIN-T PROGRAM
(SEE APPENDIX VII FOR FULL LETTER)
MORE THAN 8,000 WORKERS, MORE THAN 500 COMPANIES
Chris Marzilli (TOP) and Jerry Bitterman, CEO of Geater Machining
and Manufacturing ( BOTTOM), speak at The 2014 Soldier's Network
Supplier Event.
STATES WITH THE SOLDIER'S NETWORK
SUPPLIER COMPANY PRESENCE
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SUPPLIER PORTFOLIOS
Supplier Portfolios

The range of companies providing products and services to The Soldiers Network
is wide and varied.
APPLIED COMPANIES
California
The more than 50 employees at Applied Companies
support the Amys WIN-T program with custom
designed and built Heating, Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning (HVAC) Systems. The Valencia, CA-based,
woman-owned small business has been supporting
the WIN-T program for more than seven years with a
variety of systems. We are especially proud of our
latest three-ton ECU, the AC37236. It is robust and
built to support the Tactical Communications Node,
said Jack Thousand, Senior VP at Applied. The
women and men at Applied Companies work every
day to enable our servicemembers to be successful in
training and on the battleeld. We are so very proud of
our Armed Forces and what they do for us.
GEATER MACHINING & MANUFACTURING, CO.
Iowa
Geater Machining and Manufacturing (GMM) is a veteran-
owned small business located in Independence, Iowa,
supporting The Soldiers Network Manpack program.
GMM has been servicing the aerospace and military
industries since 1962 and provides precision machined
and fabricated parts. GMM is a supplier partner deserving
recognition based on its continued focus on meeting the
highest possible quality and delivery standards. Also,
GMMs process discipline, high level of automation and
relentless focus on providing cost effective solutions is
crucial to The Soldiers Network.
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SUPPLIER PORTFOLIOS
V-TRON
Massachusetts
V-Tron Electronics Corporation, founded in 1970, is
a contract electronic manufacturing service provider
specializing in high quality, high reliability electro-
mechanical assemblies, cable assemblies, wire
harnesses and ber optic interconnects. V-Tron's
clients are technology leaders in a broad range of
industries including defense, medical, semi-conductor
and industrial electronics that require a manufacturing
partner with the exibility and responsiveness to
meet the needs of their demanding markets.
V-Tron is a veteran-owned small business that takes
a great deal of pride in supporting servicemembers
who risk their lives defending our country. V-Tron
cable assemblies are used to provide power and signal
connections to many components within the WIN-T
network. V-Tron's ability to overmold many different
connectors in both straight and 90-degree variations
provides extra environmental and impact protection in
harsh operational environments. V-Tron's overmolds
also give signicant cost savings over standard
mechanically assembled shells.
PIVOT MANUFACTURING
Arizona
Pivot Manufacturing is a CNC machining company
and SBA-certied Hubzone small business based
in Phoenix, Arizona that has worked with General
Dynamics as a supplier for 12 years. The company
has 20 employees and has supported The Soldier's
Network with machined parts and assemblies for
several years. Pivot has participated with General
Dynamics in two Department of Defense Mentor-
Protg programs.
Pivot works with a number of DoD prime contractors
as a preferred supplier and consistently maintains
excellent quality and delivery ratings. CNC milling,
turning and assembly are the core competencies of
Pivot, as well as managing all related outside processes
as they relate to the parts and assemblies produced
by the company.
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THE FUTURE OF WIN-T
The Future of WIN-T
Advanced NetOps
Improving Information Assurance and
Network Centric Enterprise Services for
seamless integration of tactical network
planning, management, monitoring,
and defense.
Improved NetOps achieves network visibility
from the enterprise level to the tactical level,
simplifying Signal staff management while
enabling further network convergence.
Advanced Waveform Development
Inc. 3 continues to develop and improve
the Net Centric Waveform (NCW) for Beyond-
Line-of-Sight use and the Highband Networking
Waveform (HNW) 3.0 for Line-of-Sight use.
Waveform development will result in improved
network capacity and reliability.
The Army decided to continue with the
NCW and HNW development based on prior
investment in these efforts, the opportunity
for capability reuse and the relatively low cost
to complete development and testing.

Condition Based Management Plus (CBM+)
Preventative maintenance concept for the
tactical network, similar to OnStar
and other
diagnostic software found in today's cars.
CBM+ aims to increase eet reliability and
sustainability while reducing sustainment costs.
Advanced Encryption
Inc. 3 is working to develop strong, two-way
authentication between any two systems
in or over the network. This will be the rst
time mobile communications has had the
capability and protection afforded by this level
of encryption.
As with anything significant, units that receive this capability will have
to understand its potential and stretch themselves to achieve it. Units
will be called upon to develop innovative training that ensures the
capability is routinely exercised. Commanders will need to claim true
network ownership if the network is to deliver its full potential.

GENERAL WILLIAM SCOTT WALLACE, USA (RET.)
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As previously stated, the WIN-T Inc. 3 program
focuses on improving NetOps for the entire WIN-T
networkreducing the complexity of operation and
improving the networkin addition to these other
developmental items:
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LTE, MUOS & MORE
LTE, MUOS & More
We have to determine how we leverage the technologies that are out there.

GEN. ODIERNO,
AUSA ILW BREAKFAST, JANUARY 2014
8
The future is never far away and the WIN-T Network
will require constant evolution to meet tomorrows
challenges and incorporate the latest in communica-
tions technology. One example is in the Armys stated
goal of adapting advanced Long Term Evolution (LTE)
cellular technology, like what is used by commercial
cellular carriers to power civilian networks, for
military use.
LTE is the next-generation, open standard, wire-
less communications networking technology being
deployed worldwide by communications service
providers. It can deliver long-range wireless network
access at speeds that can support many users,
multiple simultaneous sessions and high bandwidth
multimedia communications.
Concept of battleeld LTE use.
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LTE, MUOS & MORE
LTE designed for the Army takes the rich capabilities
of commercial LTE and ts them to the small to
medium-size network, with specialized services
and features and with a reliability factor focused
on service delivery over revenue generation.
By leveraging LTE, commercial off-the-shelf and gov-
ernment off-the-shelf integration of capabilities, and
advanced network operations, WIN-T can continue
to develop new capabilities to enable warghters,
simplify the soldiers interface with the network, and
overmatch adversaries. Such developments could:
Reduce the amount of cables located at
Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) and Tactical
Operations Centers (TOCs)
Increase the speed in which TOCs and FOBs
can be set up or moved
Make seamless a soldier's transition from
tactical battleeld networks to on-base networks
with greater service and bandwidth
Signicantly increase network capabilities and
alignment with the commercial experience and
systems, which would allow the Army to take
advantage of the billions of dollars spent devel-
oping such network technology
Thicken and provide a more robust network
Continue to harden the network against cyber
and electronic warfare threats
Provide a family of conguration items/variants
out of WIN-T that align to the diverse needs of
the tactical force
Provide solutions that isolate the network opera-
tor/manager and user from network complexity
Much of this vision can be achieved by integrating
LTE technology into the existing WIN-T system. The
next generation of the soldiers tactical network,
through LTE integration, can deliver more bandwidth
and smaller size, weight, power and cost due to the
superior technology afforded by billions in commer-
cial LTE investments in recent years.
To utilize LTE, however, commercial technology
must be developed and integrated in a way that is
secure and cyber hardened, while reducing complex
user interfaces. Intentional integration can eliminate
unnecessary and expensive redundancy and the addi-
tion of complexity that comes through the alternative
bolt-on approach.
Current LTE integration in the Army focuses on its
bolt-on application to the tactical communications
environment at xed locations at high echelons,
but the future of LTE integration into the Army will
involve LTEs application and integration throughout
echelons and the tactical environment.
MUOS: MOBILE USER OBJECTIVE SYSTEM
NEXT-GENERATION SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
The MUOS is the U.S. Navys next-generation
satellite communications system providing voice and
data communications for U.S. forces anytime and
anywhere in the world. General Dynamics' Manpack
networked tactical radio connects to the MUOS
satellite system and can bridge other radios, such
as the Rieman radio or legacy SINCGARS radios
allowing for communications anywhere in the world.
General Dynamics leads the development and
deployment of the MUOS communication waveform
and ground system, which includes four ground
station facilities positioned around the globe
to assist in the management and operation of the
orbiting satellites.
Each ground station is equipped with three free-
standing antennas, which act like cell phone
switches, receiving radio calls relayed through the
MUOS satellites. The system provides a familiar
cellular phone-like service, allowing forces on the
ground to communicate directly with each other
and their commanders regardless of location, at
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LTE, MUOS & MORE
higher levels of quality and much greater capacity
than available today.
MUOS radio calls, like those recently demonstrated
in the Arctic Circle with the PRC-155 Manpack radio,
use the MUOS waveform. Developed by General
Dynamics engineers in Scottsdale, AZ, the wave-
form converts a commercial third generation (3G)
Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA)
cellular phone technology to provide a new and
more capable UHF military satellite communications
(SATCOM) system.
MUOS1
MUOS2
MUOS3
MUOS4
GERALDTON
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Station
SICILY
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VIRGINIA
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WHAT MAKES MUOS DIFFERENT
TEN TI MES MORE CAPACI TY THAN
LEGACY SYSTEM
MUOS offers cell phone quality voice
communications to soldiers at ten times the
capacity of the legacy UHF system. A single
MUOS satellite provides 4x the capacity of
the entire legacy system of eight satellites.
WORLDWI DE COVERAGE
MUOS covers everywhere. It has a worldwide
reach to support platoon-level soldiers on patrol
in hostile environments, whether urban, canyon,
mountains or junglesor even the Arctic Circle.
NEXT GENERATI ON
MUOS is the next generation of SATCOM being
acquired by the Navys $7B investment for all DoD
and Joint Agencies. It replaces and upgrades the
current, 20+ years old UHF constellation.
BETTER CALLS, MORE CAPACI TY
Crystal clear calls + higher data throughput =
better SATCOM over the legacy system.
MUOS SATELLITE SYSTEM
WORLDWIDE COVERAGE WITH FOUR SATELLITES
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LTE, MUOS & MORE
MANPACK
The PRC-155 Manpack radio is the rst two-channel
voice and data radio to connect both soldiers on the
ground and vehicles downrange to the big Army
network. As part of the Handheld, Manpack and
Small Form Fit (HMS) family, the PRC-155 Manpack
is the only radio available to the Army today that
connects to the new MUOS network, while also
bridging lower tactical tier networks to the big
Army network that reaches anywhere in the world.
Both Manpack and Rieman radios include GPS for
position-location applicationspainting individual
units on a map to help reduce fratricide and increase
situational awareness on the battleeld.
General Dynamics' Two- Channel Manpack radio is the rst and
only tactical radio to deliver secure voice and data connectivity
with the MUOS system in polar regions.
A dismounted soldier uses a Manpack radio.
General Dynamics mounted three 18.4-meter satellite antennas on
53-foot-tall pedestals in Wahiawa, Hawaii, as part of the preparations to
deploy the new MUOS, the U.S. militarys next-generation narrowband
global mobile satellite communications system.
SECTION
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SECTI ON I I
Test, Fix, Field
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Testing & Program Ofces

As an Acquisition Category (ACAT) 1D program of record, the WIN-T network is subject to
ongoing rigorous testing and evaluation by a number of partiesincluding the Department
of Defense (DoD), multiple Army organizations and General Dynamics own internal testing.
The network, which is already delivering advanced communications capabilities to soldiers
in Afghanistan, continues to undergo additional testing to improve the system and ensure
its readiness for future deployment.
As an ACAT1D System, WIN-T is subject to additional oversight by the DoD and approval
by the Defense Acquisition Executive (DAE).
U.S. ARMY TEST & EVALUATION
COMMAND (ATEC)
ATECs mission is to plan, integrate, and conduct
experiments, developmental testing, independent
operational testing and independent evaluations and
assessments to provide essential information to acqui-
sition decision-makers and commanders. Currently
led by Major General Peter D. Utley, the command
helps to determine the capability provided to our
troops through resource-informed developmental,
integrated and operational test and evaluation in an
independent and objective manner.
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THE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR,
OPERATIONAL TEST & EVALUATION (DOT&E)
DOT&E is in the Ofce of the Secretary of Defense
(SecDef) and is the principal staff assistant and senior
advisor to the SecDef on operational testing and
evaluation. DOT&E is responsible for issuing policy
and procedures; reviewing and analyzing the results
of operational tests conducted for each major DoD
acquisition program; providing independent assess-
ments to the SecDef, the Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, and
Congress; making budgetary and nancial recom-
mendations; and overseeing major DoD acquisition
programs to ensure the operational tests are adequate
to conrm operational effectiveness and suitability
of the defense system in combat use.
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BRIGADE MODERNIZATION COMMAND (BMC)
Based in Ft. Bliss, Texas, the BMCs mission is to
conduct physical integration and evaluation of the
network, capability packages and other adaptive and
core capabilities in order to provide doctrine, organi-
zation, training, materiel, leadership and education,
personnel and facilities recommendations.
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BMC is focused on integrating test and evaluation
events, including the Network Integration Evaluation
(NIE). The 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division
is attached to the BMC and serves as the soldier-
testers who use the equipment during operational
testing events, including the bi-annual NIE. BMC
integrates combat, training and material developer
evaluation efforts at Ft. Bliss and White Sands
Missile Range and then informs military and political
leadership and the public about the Army brigade
modernization and network integration efforts. The
network is central to Army brigade modernization
efforts. BMC soldiers do their best to push the
equipment to its limits in their testing efforts in order
to provide critical feedback that allows the Army
to improve systems and make decisions on which
capabilities to develop, acquire and eld.
PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR
COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS,
TACTICAL (PEO C3T)
PEO C3T develops, acquires, elds and supports
the Armys tactical network. Currently led by Major
General Daniel P. Hughes, PEO C3T connects
soldiers with a range of integrated network systems
that function seamlessly when deployed worldwide
as part of a Capability Set. They include specialized
software applications, radios, computers, servers
and communications systems. PEO C3T provides
on-site training and support for all systems
and is based at Aberdeen Proving Grounds (APG)
in Maryland.
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WIN-T: The Product of
Rigorous Testing & Evaluation

Direct feedback from soldiers guides system improvements to make the network and its
components increasingly simple, user-friendly, reliable and survivable.
Having already been through a 210-unit deployment of WIN-T Inc. 1, the WIN-T system
has been deployed and tested with unprecedented rigor by multiple Army and Department
of Defense organizations, and continues to be tested on an ongoing basis.
As WIN-T Inc. 2 nears full rate production, continued
network testing allows for ongoing soldier feedback
and improvements to the system. WIN-T will serve as
the backbone of the tactical networking environment
for years to come and will continue to be tested reg-
ularly to ensure all systems intended to interact with
the network function properly.
Throughout its developmental and operational testing,
WIN-T Inc. 2 has shown growth in its effectiveness,
reliability, suitability and survivability. The Armys
tactical network backbone is on a path of continuous
improvement as it tests, elds and evolves based
on user feedback. The network is becoming less
complex, easier to operate and more reliable
based on the changes made to the system
because of feedback received while operating
within realistic environments at the NIE.
Testing is not unique to the WIN-T network as the
DoD utilizes these testing processes on many of its
most critical systems and equipment. The Mine-
Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles and
the F-35 program have undergone similar multi-
phased development and testing courses to ensure
maximum performance and reliability.
During evaluation, the WIN-T system is tested for
reliability and usability. The distinction between
reliability and usability is the difference
between the systems ability to function in
the field and how easy the components are
for the soldier to use, respectively. The
WIN-T system has been improved to ensure
reliability in the field for the soldier, and
continues to receive feedback from soldiers
in Afghanistan.
General Dynamics' on-site integration and test facility, known as Area 53.
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By giving me [the SNE] you
are enabling me to do a lot
more work on my own from
wherever I am Before I had
to go to the company or to
the battalion [command post]
to access those services.

COMPANY COMMANDER 2/1 AD
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Simplied: From SNE to The Soldier's Network Hotspot
An Example of Improvement Through Soldier Feedback
Efforts to develop the upgrades to the Soldier
Network Extension (SNE) began immediately
after Follow-on Operational Test and Evaluation
(FOT&E) feedback conrmed the need to improve
WIN-T Inc. 2s usability, particularly for the SNE
and PoP interfaces. Test results following NIE 13.2
indicated that the original network extension was
not operationally effective due to the complexity
of operation and reliability problems. In response,
the Army planned to correct deciencies and verify
those corrections through a series of additional
developmental tests.
General Dynamics immediately went to work
to address the issues identied at NIE 13.1
by working with the Army to develop usability
enhancements, which improved startup
performance, user interface and trouble-
shooting capabilities.
As a part of the improvements, the Army automated
the startup for the SNE, signicantly reducing the
complexity and length of the startup process from
the original network extension. More than a dozen
buttons and switches were reduced from the SNE
to a single startup switch, dropping the total time to
get a networked vehicle up and running from over 12
minutes to just four and a half minutes, with far fewer
lockups and much easier troubleshooting.
These WIN-T Inc. 2 enhancements were assessed
during two intensive developmental tests executed
rst at the Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) at Aberdeen
Proving Ground, MD in February 2014 and then
at Ft. Bliss in June 2014. A follow-on evaluation is
planned for the NIE 15.1 in OctoberNovember 2014.
Example of an improved WIN-T Inc. 2 display.
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It is important to note that WIN-T Inc. 2 is not an
isolated, single-component system. Several individ-
ual components serve different purposes that come
together to establish the Armys battleeld network.
As the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition,
Technology and Logistics (USD AT&L) noted, a
majority of system components have demonstrated
effectiveness and suitability at operational testing.
Performance issues in one component are not
indicative of whole-network issues. Feedback
regarding these components must be evaluated
with this in mind.
As any performance issues are identied and soldier
feedback is received, the system is incrementally
improved and an already-critical capability for our
soldiers becomes even better.
Testing and evaluation has repeatedly
confirmed the tactical communications
network will continue to effectively support
soldier operations abroad.
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SIMPLIFYING THE NETWORK
FOR SOLDIERS
The rst NIE event in 2011 included more
than 70 separate systems to run and operate
the network. That total is now closer to
20. Part of the NIE 14.2 WIN-T NetOps
demonstration included the use of Condition
Based Maintenance Plus. This new
preventative maintenance concept for the
tactical communications network is similar
to OnStar
and other diagnostic software

found in today's cars, and aims to increase
reliability and sustainability while reducing
sustainment costs.
"We are using the NIEs to validate our steps
along the way and not waiting until we have
an end product that we want to ship out,"
[Lt. Col. Ward] Roberts [Product Manager,
WIN-T Increment 3] said. "We are making
incremental improvements and getting
those out to NIE to garner feedback from
the Soldiers, the larger network community
and from our industry partners to see if our
tools are helping Soldiers out and what kind
of improvements we may need to make."
The biggest benet in achieving a common
NetOps solution would be incurred by the
Soldier, specically the S6. The goal is to
give him one method to do his job, train him
one time and with one set of tools, making
his job a lot easier. The second benet
would be realized by the greater Army.
Buying fewer tools or buying the same tools
more strategically and cost effectively will
save taxpayer dollars.

EXCERPT FROM "COMBINING NETWORK
MANAGEMENT TOOLS MAKES MANAGING
NETWORK EASIER, SAVES MONEY"
AMY WALKER, PEO C3T
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General Dynamics
C4 Systems Commitment

As the prime contractor developing WIN-T Inc. 2, General Dynamics conducts ongoing
tests of the system and components.
These tests include ongoing Post-Deployment Software Support (PDSS) updates, which
are akin to ongoing patches to a desktop operating system. PDSS updates enhance
the security, stability and usability of the system and are tested thoroughly before being
elded to WIN-T units.
MAKING THE SOLDIERS NETWORK
WORK FOR SOLDIERS
In developing WIN-T, General Dynamics ensures
technical aspects of components are govern-
ment compliant, and then uses Human-Systems
Integration & Design (HSID) to enhance the quality
and usability of products for soldiers.
General Dynamics has a human-centered design
team that is dedicated to improving the usability of
the system and making it more akin to commercial
user interfaces soldiers are familiar with in civilian
life. The human-centered design discipline goes
to great lengths to anticipate user needs and chal-
lenges. The result of these investments is a much
more acces sible product that general users, rather
than signal ofcers, can operate.
HSID is used to evaluate, balance and frame tech-
nical designs in the context of operational vision
A WIN-T Inc. 2 equipped vehicle in C4 System's on-site test track.
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and tactical reality. By using this process, which
focuses on the goals and experiences of end-users,
HSID experts are able to quickly identify the good,
the bad, and the ugly, and ensure that the product
enables soldiers to complete their missions efciently
and effectively.
Beyond HSID and ongoing software support (PDSS),
General Dynamics has also invested signicant
amounts of its own resources to develop an on-site
test track for mobile communications equipment and
in a facility for ensuring the products it develops can
perform in the punishingly extreme conditions that
warghters operate. Such internal investments on
behalf of General Dynamics have been important to
the overall success of WIN-T. These facilities save the
government time and money by allowing important
developmental tests to take place on-site at the pro-
duction facility, with government oversight.
COMMITMENT TO TESTING AND FEEDBACK
Soldiers lives depend on the performance of their
equipment. Testing and ensuring that equip ment is
battle-ready is ingrained in the culture at General
Dynamics as the company works with the Army and
DoD to improve WIN-T based on soldier feedback.
NIEs, combined with General Dynamics internal
testing, have created a process by which the network
is constantly reevaluated and perfected for the sol-
dier. We continue to make signicant investments in
the network, working with human-centered design
experts to increase usability for soldiers.
Example of HSID improvements in a vehicle.
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Testing Environment and
the Test, Fix, Field Cycle

Network Integration Evaluations (NIEs) are semi-annual eld evaluations that focus on the
improvement and simplication of the Army's network and networked capabilities. Beyond
WIN-Ts extensive developmental testing, NIEs are conducted twice per year at Ft. Bliss
and White Sands Missile Range, N.M. in realistic operational environments, placing
the system through rigorous, well-documented testing meant to mimic the operational
conditions of an actual battle and solicit direct soldier feedback.
These tests involve thousands of soldiers in a Brigade
Combat Team (BCT) geographically dispersed over
hundreds of miles in varying conditions intended to test
the limits of equipment performance and durability.
The Army has made great
strides to simplify the network
and its management. Before
you would have to have a
certain set of skills to operate
or manage this equipment,
but now you may not actually
need that set today. Anyone
can operate this equipment
and that is what's great about
it. You don't need a degree.

STAFF SGT., 4
TH
BCT, 10
TH
MOUNTAIN DIVISION
(LIGHT INFANTRY)
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Because WIN-T is the baseline tactical network
supporting communications for the Army, it is pres-
ent and tested at all NIEs, and observed by DoDs
independent Director, Operational Test and Evaluaion
(DOT&E), as well as the Army Test & Evaluation
Command (ATEC), which conducts its own testing
on the program.
One purpose of the NIE is to push equipment to
the limit of its effectiveness and reliabilityto see
when and how the equipment breaks. By doing
so, soldier feedback on systems can be incorporated
into renements and follow-on development to con-
tinually improve the network, which evolves as new
capabilities are brought to bear and new systems are
hung on the network backbone, WIN-T.
An engineer works on WIN-T at General Dynamics Taunton facility.
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NIEs are primary places for the organizations devel-
oping the equipment to receive soldier feedback, in
addition to the feedback received from soldiers who
have deployed overseas and used the equipment in
actual battle conditions.
Testing phases for WIN-T conducted at NIEs include
its Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E)
and FOT&E at Ft. Bliss and White Sands Missile
Range, NM.
RESULTS
Testing WIN-T periodically identies gaps in the
network, and the evaluations provide an opportunity
to improve the system and deliver the most
advanced products available for soldiers. These
components are updated and improved in response
to ongoing testing.
Operational tests evaluate programs based
on three parameters: effectiveness, suitability
and survivability.
NEW EQUIPMENT TRAINING
I deployed to Afghanistan for
nine months with the system
and I see definite changes.
It is a lot more user-friendly
and intuitive, and it is lot
easier for the average user to
interface with this system.

STAFF SGT., 4
TH
BCT, 10
TH
MOUNTAIN DIVISION
(LIGHT INFANTRY), OR 4/10 MTN
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TRAINING
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CONFIG PAT2
JOINT INVENTORY
HAND OFF
21 Weeks Total Efforts
8 Weeks of New Equipment
Training (NET)
2 Weeks of Crew Drills
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WIN-T Inc. 2 Test History

The WIN-T system, and WIN-T Inc. 2 in particular, has undergone and passed an extensive
regimen of testing throughout its development and elding. These tests include, but are
not limited to:
FebruaryJuly 2011
October 2011
February 2012
May 2012
October 2012
May 2013
October 2013
January 2014
February 2014
May 2014
June 2014
October 2014
Production Qualication Testing
Reliability Qualification Testing
Cold Weather Testing in Alaska
Initial Operational Test at NIE 12.2
NIE 13.1 (baseline system)
First FOT&E at NIE 13.2
System level stress and negative testing of SNE
& PoP Improvements by General Dynamics
First Developmental Test of SNE & PoP Reliability
& Usability Improvements at APG
Second Developmental Test of SNE & PoP
Reliability & Usability Improvements at Ft. Bliss
Scheduled second FOT&E at NIE 15.1
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INITIAL OPERATIONAL TEST & EVALUATION
More than 4,000 military personnel took part
in WIN-T Inc. 2 systems tests. These tests
evaluate the resiliency of systemstaking place in
extreme environments, spanning hundreds of miles
across testing grounds.
Events such as these were key milestones
leading up to the WIN-T orders equipping two
division headquarter units and eight BCTs with the
new on-the-move networking capability as part of
the Armys CS13 deployment.
18
A WIN-T Inc. 2 equipped vehicle.
The majority of the Inc. 2 system passed IOT&E.
Reliability and other issues were identied in the
follow-on report. Some elements were deemed not
operationally suitable and not survivable. General
Dynamics took critical user input gained through the
early test run and, in coordination with the program
ofce, have since resolved all identied technical
issues. Specically, General Dynamics improved
system performance, information assurance and
networking elements, while reducing complexity
to the user.
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FT. GORDON
CYBER CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
The LandWarNet School, part of the Ft.
Gordon Cyber Center of Excellence, trains
soldiers to operate the WIN-T Inc. 2 system
as they prepare for future deployments.
FT. POLK
JOINT READINESS TRAINING CENTER
JRTC is the Joint Readiness Training Center
at Ft. Polk, LA. Its sister training station is
the National Training Center (NTC) at Ft.
Irwin, CA. Home station training allows
units to focus on their mission essential task
training to prepare for the missions assigned
to them. Typically, but not always, units will
rotate to one of the aforementioned training
centers on an annual basis to certify their
collective prociency in executing their
assigned missions.
WIN-T TRAINING FACILITIES
TRAINING
Training was identied as an area for improvement
coming out of initial testing. PEO C3T and General
Dynamics has implemented a number of changes
that have enhanced the experience for the primary
audiencethe unitwhile also extending essential
training to the units leaders.
General Dynamics has worked with the unit and
the program ofce to identify training gaps, needs
and areas that required additional emphasis. This
made the six-week refresher training more effective
because it focused the content on exactly what the
unit needed to elevate its level of prociency. This
approach also involved shifting the emphasis from
classroom to hands-on training, supported by a com-
bined team of trainers, Field Support Representatives
(FSRs) and engineers. Ninety percent of training has
shifted to hands-on efforts with positive feedback
from the Army.
General Dynamics provides facilities, classrooms and
vehicles for refresher training and is heavily invested
in the training programs at the LandWarNet School
located at Ft. Gordon, GA.
The school, founded in 1989, provides training on
tactical communications systems to soldiers as well
as commissioned, warrant and noncommissioned
ofcers. The school has modernized equipment to
support WIN-T Inc. 2 training. General Dynamics and
the LandWarNet School are meeting the challenges
of training for future tactical communications sys-
tems by providing hands-on, high-quality training to
ensure soldiers are prepared for the battleeld.
As a part of their training process, General Dynamics
sends FSRs to testing, evaluation and training sites.
While on site with soldiers, these FSRs get WIN-T
Inc. 2 operational for the soldiers and teach
them all that the system is capable of doing.
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WIN-T INC. 2 FOLLOW-ON OPERATIONAL
TEST & EVALUATION: MAYOCT 2013
WIN-T Inc. 2s recent tests were completed with a
majority of the conguration items assessed as oper-
ationally effective and suitable.
19
Issues identied by
soldiers pertained primarily to usability.
The SNE, Tactical Relay-Terminal (TR-T) and
Highband Networking Waveform (HNW) were
assessed as not operationally effective. Following
test results, General Dynamics used a course of
action to correct problems and make the systems
stronger and more reliable for the eld.
A WIN-T equipped MRAP.
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SECTI ON I I I
2014 Testing
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DEVELOPMENT TEST 1
Developmental Test 1
FEBRUARY 2014

Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), located in Maryland, is the Armys oldest active
proving ground. More than 3,000 people are located on base, which encompasses
more than 110 square miles.
Developmental Tests 1 and 2, conducted in February
and June 2014, respectively, were held to validate
the improvements made to the usability and reliability
of the Point of Presence (PoP) and Soldier Network
Extension (SNE) WIN-T Inc. 2 conguration items.
DT1 was conducted in snowy conditions in February
to test the system reliability in cold weather.
ABOUT THE TEST
Developmental Test 1 (DT1) was conducted over
a 27-day period in February 2014 and included ve
days of dry runs and eight days of recorded tests.
800 training hours and 21 network nodes (PoPs,
SNEs and other conguration items) were involved,
including 16 mobile nodes that drove 8,000 miles
during the test.
PoP AND SNE USABILITY ENHANCEMENTS
General Dynamics Human-Systems Integration &
Design (HSID) team helped to evaluate, balance and
frame technical designs in the context of operational
vision and tactical reality.
In the case of PoP, SNE and other components,
HSID involves a two-step process to result in a
system that works for soldiers in the toughest con-
ditions. First, components are tested to verify that
technical aspects are government compliant. Once
technical aspects are veried, General Dynamics
enhances the usability of the component for soldiers.
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DEVELOPMENT TEST 1
The Army is involved in the x process, testing compo-
nents with user juries made up of military personnel
who use products and provide feedback based upon
their own hands-on experience.
Using HSID, General Dynamics and the Army auto-
mated the startup for the PoP and SNE, "signicantly
reducing the complexity and length of the startup pro-
cess. More than a dozen buttons and switches were
reduced to a single startup switch, dropping the total
time to get a networked vehicle up and running from
over 12 minutes to four and a half minutes. On the bat-
tleeld, soldiers used WIN-T Inc. 2 to quickly access
mobile communication applications such as Tactical
Ground Reporting System (TIGR), chat and Voice over
Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls. The new upgrades cut in
half the time it takes to launch these applications."
20
COMBAT NET RADIO IMPROVEMENTS
The SNE's Combat Net Radio (CNR Gateway) takes
advantage of the vehicle's on-the-move satellite com-
munication systems to extend lower tactical internet
radio networks and keep them connectedsuch as
for soldiers on foot whose communications may be
blocked by obstructions, like in a mountain valley. CNR
Gateway operations were simplied and automated;
operational steps to start it up were reduced from
nearly a dozen manual steps to a single log-in and a
click. Now soldiers merely select and connect with
only seconds to execute.
STREAMLINED TROUBLESHOOTING
"Among the most important improvements to
WIN-T Inc. 2 are simplied and streamlined trouble-
shooting capabilities for the PoP and SNE, moving
from an in-depth interface designed for the Signal
Soldier to one more suitable for a general purpose
operator. During the rst developmental test, the
Army reported soldiers were so eager to trouble-
shoot faults using their new tools that they xed
an antenna problem before data collectors could
diagnose it."
21
Such troubleshooting aids will help
to reduce reliability issues faced during previous
Network Integration Evaluations (NIEs), where
xable problems were often not readily addressable
by soldiers in their vehicles, but are today.
Soldiers huddle by a Point of Presence ( PoP) equipped vehicle
at Ft. Bragg.
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DEVELOPMENT TEST 2
Developmental Test 2
JUNE 2014

In the scorching desert heat, covering more than 1,250 miles a day, soldiers completed
a rigorous test of WIN-T Inc. 2 at Ft. Bliss this summer. Ft. Bliss is the largest military
installation in the U.S. encompassing 32,000 square miles. While WIN-T performed
successfully in wintry conditions at APG, this test was conducted in temperatures that
exceeded 110 degrees.
WHY A SECOND DEVELOPMENT TEST?
Developmental Test 2 (DT2) was conducted over 17
days in June 2014 at Ft. Bliss, where the NIE is con-
ducted, with additional days for training. Performing
DT2 in the same location where WIN-T Inc. 2s
Follow-on Operational Test and Evaluation (FOT&E)
will take place at NIE 15.1 allowed the Army to val-
idate enhancements to the system in an operation-
ally realistic environment. Further, because several
WIN-T conguration items were on site for the
NIE, more nodes could be placed on the network.
The second round of WIN-Ts developmental
testing focused on the SNE and PoP nodes. This
round, as compared to the rst round of develop-
mental testing, is more akin to the size and format
of FOT&E. The second round is of a larger scale in
terms of density of PoP and SNE vehicles, which
allows for a closer representation of an actual
Brigade Combat Team (BCT).
This is my first time using the
WIN-T Increment 2 system
and it's really easy. It only
takes a day or two to get use
to it and then it is so simple,
like using my cell phone.

SOLDIER FROM THE 101
ST
AIRBORNE
DIVISION (AIR ASSAULT), WHO OPERATED
THE PoP DURING TESTING
22
A WIN-T Inc. 2 equipped vehicle at Ft. Bliss.
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DEVELOPMENT TEST 2
ABOUT THE TEST
DT2 was a large-scale developmental testas
close as the Army can get to an operational test.
The objectives of the test were to:
Validate operational threads in preparation
for FOT&E
Demonstrate and validate that the corrective
actions from FOT&E failure modes were incor-
porated into the program
Demonstrate reliability of the PoP and SNE
Demonstrate the reduced complexity
of the CNR Gateway operations utilizing
trained soldiers
Demonstrate SNE / PoP usability enhance-
ments and evaluate reduced complexity
Validate operational effectiveness of Combat
Net Radio and Mission Command Applications
integrated into the program
The system was operated for 9 hours a day by
two-thirds of a brigades worth of soldiers that
included the 4th BCT, 10th Mountain Divisionthe
rst unit to deploy to Afghanistan with WIN-T Inc.
2 (and with the previous version of the PoP and
SNE systems), as well as soldiers from the 82nd
Airborne Division and 101st Airborne Division. The
units drove system components over 1,250 miles
a day in the hot desert, exercising the system to
execute prescribed operational mission threads in
a realistic environment, utilizing the full capabilities
of the system, including voice, data, and command
and control collaboration tools such as TIGR, Chat,
Command Post of the Future and email.
23
PoP and SNE nodes were primarily installed on
MRAPs. SNEs were also outtted on Strykers. For
the test event, the Army was required to use the
same number of eld support representatives they
have in a deployed brigade.
SOLDIER FEEDBACK
Dozens of soldiers who tested the system partic-
ipated in focus groups to provide feedback on the
systems improvements. According to the Army, the
unanimous feedback was that the new startup and
shutdown procedures are a hit.
24
Nearly one-third
of the soldiers at DT2 had previously deployed to
Afghanistan with WIN-T, allowing them to make
real-world comparisons of system enhancements.
Improvements to the troubleshooting system were
also validated by usersthe Army reported soldiers
were xing problems introduced to the system by
test directors so quickly that data collectors had to
ask soldiers to slow down and not automatically
troubleshoot the system on their own, so that xes
were properly documented.
In addition to focus groups (known as user juries),
software to monitor network performance and
usability of the system was installed to capture and
analyze data.
BIG IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CNR GATEWAY
DT2 also validated improvements to the CNR
Gateways ability as a retrans link to extend the
network to geographically dispersed units. Soldiers
made more than 50 CNR calls per day during DT2
to thoroughly evaluate the capability and its new
enhancements. The SNE, which delivers the Armys
mobile tactical network to the company level for the
rst time, has also evolved from a vehicle used by the
company commander to a mobile, ad-hoc network
access point that provides reachback connectivity
for multiple personnel. Soldiers use the SNE as an
"information hotspot allowing other Soldiers to plug
in, make phone calls and send and receive data from
anywhere on the battleeldfrom an Afghan polling
place to an air assault observation point."
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FOLLOW-ON OPERATIONAL TEST & EVALUATION AT NIE 15.1
Follow-on Operational
Test & Evaluation at NIE 15.1
FALL 2014

WIN-T will undergo FOT&E at NIE 15.1. The focus of this FOT&E will be on the PoP
systems reliability requirements, measuring the reduction in complexity of the start-up,
reboot, troubleshooting and shutdown procedures of the SNE and PoP, and measuring
the reduction in complexity of the SNEs CNR Gateway.
This testing and evaluation period will rene the estimates made during the last FOT&E,
particularly to reevaluate the system to ensure that it continues to meet operational needs
and retains its effectiveness in a new environment or against a new threat.
A WIN-T Inc. 2 equipped vehicle at Ft. Bliss.
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Appendices
SECTI ON I V
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APPENDIX I
ACRONYM NAME
APG Aberdeen Proving Grounds
ATC Aberdeen Test Center
ATEC Army Test & Evaluation Command
BCT Brigade Combat Team
BGAN Broadband Global Area Network
BMC Brigade Modernization Command
CBM+ Condition Based Management +
CEMA Cyber Electromagnetic Activities
CNC Computer Numerical Control
CNR Combat Net Radio
CPOF Command Post of the Future
CS13 Capability Set 13
DIACAP
Department of Defenses
Information Assurance Certification
& Accreditation Process
DoD Department of Defense
DOT&E Director, Operational Test & Evaluation
FOT&E Follow-on Operational Test & Evaluation
FRPDR Full Rate Production Decision Review
FSR Field Support Representative
HNW Highband Networking Waveform
HSID Human-Systems Integration & Design
IAVA
Information Assurance
Vulnerability Alert
IOT&E Initial Operational Test & Evaluation
JBC-P Joint Battle Command-Platform
JGN Joint Gateway Node
JNN-N Joint Network Node-Network
ACRONYM NAME
MCN-B Modular Communications Node-Basic
MRAP Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected
MTTR Mean Time to Repair
MUOS Mobile User Objective System
NCW Net-Centric Waveform
NetOps Network Operations
NIE Network Integration Evaluations
NIPR
Non-Classified Internet Protocol
Router Network
NOSC Network Operations & Security Center
PDSS Post-Deployment Software Support
PoP Point of Presence
R&D Research & Development
SIPR Secure Internet Protocol Router
SNE Soldier Network Extension
STT+ Satellite Tactical Terminal +
SWACC Southwest Asia Cyber Center
TAC Tactical Command Post
TCN Tactical Communications Node
TIGR Tactical Ground Reporting System
TOC Tactical Operations Center
TR-T Tactical Relay-Tower
VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol
VWP Vehicle Wireless Package
WAN Wide Area Network
WIN-T
Warfighter Information
Network-Tactical
APPENDIX I
Glossary Of Terms
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APPENDIX II
APPENDIX II
Army Unit Reference
Organization of the US Army (Army 101) Primer
14

The next level is the Company. Assemble 3 or 4 Platoons and you build a company. A company consists
of roughly 60-200 Soldiers. The size of a company varies between branches. Usually a Captain commands a
company, and he/she is assisted by a First Sergeant. Company sized units in the Field Artillery and Air
Defense Artillery are referred to as batteries. In the Cavalry they are referred to as troops.
The next level is the Battalion. A battalion is commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel, and is assisted by a
Command Sergeant Major. Battalion strengths range from roughly 250-1,200 Soldiers. Battalion sized
organizations in the Cavalry are referred to as squadrons.
This chart depicts the organization of Army Large Units.
The Modular Force - 59 Army Force Management School 5/3/2012
+
+ + + + + +
The Brigade Combat Team
+
The Brigade Combat Team consists of 2 maneuver battalions
A reconnaissance squadron, artillery battalion, and support
battalion. It can operate independently for 96 hours
It is normally commanded by a Colonel
Russell Crowes Roman Legion in Gladiator was about
the size of a Brigade.
X ~3,200 4,300
~1,200 Vehicles
+ + + +
+
+ + +
+ +
+ +
+ +
+ + + +
The Division
The Division consists of the headquarters elements to
command and control 1-6 BCTs and their associated
support brigades. It is the principal warfighting command
and control echelon. The headquarters can operate
independently for extend periods. It is normally
commanded by a Major General.
The Third Infantry Division led the attack on
Baghdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom
X ~ 900 in HQ
X ~ 3,700 vehicles
+ + +
X ~ 15,000 soldiers
Army Large Units
+ + + +
+ + + +
+ +
+ +
+ + + + + +
The Corps
The Corps consists of several Divisions. It has extensive
logistics capability and long range attack assets
It can conduct independent ground campaigns
It is normally commanded by a Lieutenant General
The Fifth Corps coordinated 3
rd
Infantry and 101
st
Airborne operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom
X ~ 900 in the HQ
~25,000 Vehicles
X 30,000 100,000
in a Corps
+ + +
+ + + +
+
+ +
+ +
+ +
+ + + +
+ +
The Army
The Army is the THEATER level Army command echelon. It
performs as the overall ground command for an area, and is
usually the Army Service Component Command (ASCC) HQs.
It operates the theater level combat operations. It is
authorized a General, but is often commanded by a
Lieutenant General
During Operation Iraqi Freedom, Third Army controlled both
Fifth Corp and Marine Units for General Tommy Franks.
X 100,000 300,000
in the Army
~75,000 Vehicles
+ + +
+
+
X 400-700 in the HQ
Example:
COCOM ASCC
SOUTHCOM USARSO
PACOM USARPAC

The Brigade Combat Team is the basic unit of combat capability. The Brigade Combat Team (BCT) is
currently commanded by a Colonel, and is assisted by a Command Sergeant Major. BCT strengths range
from roughly 3,200 to 4,300 Soldiers, depending on type, and are designed to employ the full range of
combat capabilities as operationally demanded. TRADOC is investigating the design of a BCT with three (3)
maneuver battalions for the Heavy and Infantry BCTs.
The next level is the Division. A Division is commanded by a Major General, and is assisted by a very
senior Command Sergeant Major. Divisions are currently organized as headquarters elements only, with no
permanently assigned Brigades. A division is capable of command and control of 1 to 6 BCTs and their
associated maneuver support and sustainment units. There are ten(10) Division headquarters structured in
the Active Component and eight (8) Division headquarters structured in the Army National Guard.
THE BRI GADE COMBAT TEAM
Russell Crowe's Roman Legion in "Gladiator" was about the size of a Brigade.
The Brigade Combat Team consists of 2 maneuver battalions,
a reconnaissance squadron, artillery battalion, and support battalion
It can operate independantly for 96 hours
Normally commanded by a Colonel
THE PLATOON
The movie "Platoon" is about a ctionalized infantry platoon in Vietnam.
The Platoon consists of several Squads
Consists of 1640 soldiers
Travels in four to six vehicles
Normally led by a Lieutenant
13

Organizational Designs of the Army
The Army is designed in small units and large units. This chart depicts the organization of Army
small units.
The Squad
It consists of 4-10 Soldiers Combat crews usually travel in one vehicle
Normally led by a Staff Sergeant
Lowest level unit that acts independently
Patrols are usually performed by Squads
In the Series Band of Brothers, the patrols are
conducted by Squads. In Blackhawk Down ,
most of the fighting occurs at Squad level
The movie Platoon is about a fictionalized
infantry platoon in Vietnam
The Platoon
Consists of 16-40 Soldiers
Or
+
Or
The Battalion
The Battalion consists of several Companies
It has several hundred vehicles
Normally commanded by a Lieutenant Colonel
In We Were Soldiers, Mel Gibson leads an Infantry Battalion
In Courage Under Fire, Denzel Washington leads a Tank
Battalion
X 250 1,200
~150-200
Vehicles
X 30-44
Army Small Units
The Company
The Company consists of several Platoons
Travels in ten to thirty vehicles
Normally commanded by a Captain
OR
In Saving Private Ryan, Tom Hanks leads a
Ranger Company ashore on D-Day
X 14
X 14

We know that the Army is an organization of organizations. This chart describes the unit -level
organizations that make up the Army. We will briefly examine each level of Army organizations.
The first level depicted is the Squad or Section. This is the lowest level of formal organization, but
probably the most important. Every junior Soldier in the Army is assigned to a Squad or Section, and a
Sergeant has the responsibility for the total care of that Soldier. If you see a picture of a Soldier standing
guard at a road intersection in Kandahar, Afghanistan, you may be assured that the Soldier belongs to a
Sergeant who has complete responsibil ity for the training, leadership, welfare, and well -being of that
Soldier.
The next level is the Platoon. Assemble 3 or 4 Squads and you build a Platoon. A platoon consists of
roughly 40 Infantry Soldiers or 16 Armor Soldiers (4 tanks times 4 crew members per tank) and is led by a
Lieutenant, assisted by a Sergeant First Class.
THE COMPANY
In "Saving Private Ryan," Tom Hanks leades a Ranger Company ashore on D-Day.
13

small units.
The Squad
The Platoon
Or
+
Or
The Battalion
Battalion
X 250 1,200
~150-200
Vehicles
X 30-44
Army Small Units
The Company
OR
X 14
X 14

Soldier.
THE BATTALI ON
In "We Were Soldiers," Mel Gibson leads an Infantry Battalion.
In "Courage Under Fire," Denzel Washington leads a Tank Battalion.
13

small units.
The Squad
The Platoon
Or
+
Or
The Battalion
Battalion
X 250 1,200
~150-200
Vehicles
X 30-44
Army Small Units
The Company
OR
X 14
X 14

Soldier.
THE SQUAD
In the series "Band of Brothers," the patrols are conducted by Squads.
In "Blackhawk Down," most of the ghting occurs at Squad level.
Lowest level unit that acts independantly
Combat crews usually travel in one vehicle
13

small units.
The Squad
The Platoon
Or
+
Or
The Battalion
Battalion
X 250 1,200
~150-200
Vehicles
X 30-44
Army Small Units
The Company
OR
X 14
X 14

Soldier.
Source: U.S. Army.
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APPENDIX III
APPENDIX III
Department of Defense Officials
THE HONORABLE FRANK KENDALL
UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ACQUISITION,
TECHNOLOGY AND LOGISTICS
As the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition,
Technology and Logistics (AT&L), Mr. Frank
Kendall is responsible to the Secretary of Defense
for all matters pertaining to acquisition; research
and engineering; developmental testing; contract
administration; logistics and materiel readiness;
installations and environment; operational energy;
chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons; the
acquisition workforce; and the defense indus-
trial base. He is the leader of the Department of
Defenses efforts to increase the Departments
buying power and improve the performance of
the defense acquisition enterprise.
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THE HONORABLE HEIDI SHYU
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY
( ACQUISITION, LOGISTICS & TECHNOLOGY)
AND ARMY ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE
As the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition,
Logistics and Technology) [ASA(ALT)], Ms. Shyu
serves as the Army Acquisition Executive, the Senior
Procurement Executive, the Science Advisor to
the Secretary of the Army, and the Armys Senior
Research and Development ofcial. Her responsi-
bilities include providing oversight for the life cycle
management and sustainment of Army weapons
systems and equipment from research and devel-
opment through test and evaluation, acquisition,
logistics, elding, and disposition.
28
DR. J. MICHAEL GILMORE
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION
As Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, Dr. J.
Michael Gilmore serves as the senior advisor to the
Secretary of Defense on operational and live re test
and evaluation of Department of Defense weapon
systems. He formerly was the Assistant Director for
National Security at the Congressional Budget Ofce
(CBO). In this position, he was responsible for CBOs
National Security Division, which performs analy-
ses of major policy and program issues in national
defense, international affairs, and veterans affairs.
27
DR. RONALD JOST
DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
FOR C3, SPACE AND SPECTRUM
As a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for C3,
Space and Spectrum, Dr. Jost oversees the acqui-
sition of all critical war ghting communications,
command and control, and cyberspace capabilities in
the Department of Defense. Additionally, his ofce
performs the responsibilities of the Principal Staff
Assistant for non-intelligence space systems sup-
porting the Department of Defense leadership.
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APPENDIX III
LIEUTENANT GENERAL
MICHAEL E. WILLIAMSON
PRINCIPAL MILITARY DEPUTY TO THE ASSISTANT
SECRETARY OF THE ARMY FOR ACQUISITION,
LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY
Lieutenant General Michael E. Williamson assumed
his duties as the Principal Military Deputy to the
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition,
Logistics and Technology [ASA(ALT)] in April 2014.
30

His acquisition experience began as Senior Military
Software Analyst at NATOs military headquarters
in Mons, Belgium. After attending Command
and General Staff College, Lt. Gen. Williamson
served as the Chief of Information Technology,
Acquisition Career Management, within the Ofce
of the ASA(ALT).
MAJOR GENERAL DANIEL P. HUGHES
U.S. ARMY PROGRAM EXECUTIVE
OFFICER FOR COMMAND, CONTROL,
COMMUNICATIONS-TACTICAL
As the Program Executive Ofcer for Command,
Control and Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T),
Major General Daniel P. Hughes guides a work-
force of more than 1,700 personnel who acquire,
eld and support the networked mission command
capabilities that bring information dominance to
current and future Soldiers. The dedicated PEO C3T
team acquires, elds and supports the networked
mission command solutions that bring technological
dominance to present and future soldiers. Maj. Gen.
Hughes led the successful elding of the Capability
Set 13 communications network, which the deployed
soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division called their
digital guardian angel.
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COLONEL EDWARD J. SWANSON
PROJECT MANAGER WARFIGHTER INFORMATION
NETWORK-TACTICAL
PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICE COMMAND, CONTROL,
COMMUNICATIONS-TACTICAL
Colonel Swanson, the Project Manager for
Warghter Information Network-Tactical (PM WIN-T)
in the Program Executive Ofce Command, Control,
Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T), provides
the overall direction, management and guidance
for the Armys tactical communications network.
His workforce of 800 personnel executes an
annual budget of over $1 Billion to provide these
capabilities to the Army, Department of Defense
and other government organizations.
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APPENDIX IV
WIN-T Components

WIN-T INC. 2 IS MADE UP OF 11 COMPONENTS THAT TOGETHER FORM THE ARMYS ON-THE- MOVE
TACTICAL NETWORK BACKBONE.
PoP: POI NT OF PRESENCE
The PoP provides a mobile connection to the WIN-T network using both Highband
Networking Waveform line-of-sight and Net Centric Waveform (NCW) satellite
communications, offering VoIP and a number of mission command applications that
provide commanders with situational awareness and instant, direction communications
all the way up the chain of command. The PoP can be installed on a number of vehicles
like the Stryker or the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) All-Terrain Vehicle,
providing secure communications to soldiers on the front lines. The PoP is typically used
by commanders at and above the battalion level.
JGN: JOI NT GATEWAY NODE
The JGN allows WIN-T to connect to a variety of external networks. The node allows
a mobile command to interface with joint, strategic, allied, coalition and commercial
networks at large command centers.
NCW: NET- CENTRI C WAVEFORM
The NCW is the ground-to-satellite communications link that provides enhanced
mobile telephonic and battle applications.
SNE: SOLDI ER NETWORK EXTENSI ON
The SNE connects dismounted and downrange soldiers to the WIN-T network
through their legacy combat net radios while also providing commanders in or near
the vehicle access to the tactical internet (TI). The SNE allows the network to be
extended to the forward-most position of the unit, providing real-time situational
data to company commanders over large distances.
Usability improvements to the SNE have led to the development of The Soldiers
Network Hotspot.
STT+: SATELLI TE TACTI CAL TERMI NAL +
The STT+ is a towed satellite terminal that boosts the satellite bandwidth for the
Tactical Communications Node (TCN).
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HNW: HI GHBAND NETWORKI NG WAVEFORM
The HNW is a ground-based self-forming and self-healing mobile network,
which also reduces trafc on satellite resources.
TR-T: TACTI CAL RELAY- TOWER
The TR-T extends the range of the HNW ground-based communications network.
VWP: VEHI CLE WI RELESS PACKAGE
The VWP creates a short-range wireless hot spot on
VWP-installed vehicles. The VWP connects soldiers to SIPRNET
and NIPRNET, enhancing the range of the overall network, and
provides soldiers a secure connection to the TI as a far as four
kilometers from the VWP vehicle.
TCN: TACTI CAL COMMUNI CATI ONS NODE
The TCN provides mobile communications and networking capabilities at the
division, brigade and maneuver battalion levels. Acting like a cell phone tower,
the TCN connects soldiers to an array of services including secure and non-
secure local area networks, VoIP, phones and video networking.
NOSC: NETWORK OPERATI ONS & SECURI TY CENTER
The NOSC is a mobile platform at either the brigade or division level that houses
the hardware and software infrastructure to maintain the WIN-T network.
MCN- B: MODULAR COMMUNI CATI ONS NODE
The MCN-B is a communications array that provides non-secure and
secure network access up to 1 kilometer away from the TCN. The MCN-B
extends the informational network further into the eld while maintaining
network security.
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APPENDIX V
Testimonials
We are able to receive back reports with a better clarity and
fidelity to allow commanders at battalion and brigade level
to make faster decisions with better resolution and less risk to
the overall force.

A COLONEL WITH THE 2
ND
BRIGADE, 1
ST
ARMORED DIVISION COMMANDER, 12/12/ 2013
33
We've come such a long way and the evolution continues as
we improve our tactical communications capabilities with
advanced technologiesThese are exciting times and PM WIN-T
is proud of its heritage, contributions to the current force and
the capabilities Increment 2 and Increment 3 will bring to the
Soldier and Army.

COLONEL ED SWANSON, PROGRAM MANAGER FOR WIN-T, 10/ 29/ 2013
34
It is saving lives already. The [communications] on-the-move
capability is what someone called a digital guardian angel.

MAJOR GENERAL DANIEL P. HUGHES, PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICER, COMMAND, CONTROL,
COMMUNICATIONS, 10/ 23/ 2013
35
[WIN-T Inc. 2] will also enhance the ability of the National
Guard to communicate with first responders during domestic
response operations.

LIEUTENANT GENERAL JAMES O. BARCLAY III, HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE HEARING, 4/ 26/13
36
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A trained and ready Army must be able to rapidly deploy, fight,
sustain itself and win against complex state and non-state threats
in austere environments and rugged terrain.

GENERAL RAYMOND T. ODIERNO, CHIEF OF STAFF, U.S. ARMY & SECRETARY OF THE U.S. ARMY,
JOHN MCHUGH, HASC HEARING, 3/ 25/14
37
First and foremost, the soldier and squad is the centerpiece of
the Army equipment modernization. From this we build outward
by enabling them with a network and other key equipment We
will modernize the network to improve soldiers decision-making
with information and connectivity to the lowest tactical level.
Our priorities include Warfighter Information Network Tactical
systems (WINT).

GENERAL JOHN F. CAMPBELL, VICE CHIEF OF STAFF, U.S. ARMY, SASC HEARING, 4/ 9/14
38
The enhanced situational awareness given to us by this suite of
technology has allowed us to maintain a 'digital guardian angel'
as we conduct our advising duties and missions.

4/10 COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER WHO DEPLOYED WITH WIN-T INC. 2, ARMY.MIL, 8/19/13
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APPENDIX VI
Suppliers
SUPPLIER NAME PO STATE
110 Technology LLC NH
Ace Electronics Defense Systems LLC MD
Acumentrics Corp MA
Acuteksystem LLC SC
Advanced Technical Materials NY
Aero Tec Laboratories Inc NJ
Aeroantenna Technology Inc CA
AGM Container Controls Inc AZ
Aircraft Rubber OR
Alexander Machine & Tool Co MA
Alliance Datacom VA
Alliance Micro Inc VA
Altronics Manufacturing Inc NH
Aluma Tower Company Inc FL
Amphenol Corp NY
Amphenol Fiber Systems TX
Amphenol Pcd MA
Amphenol Printed Circuits NH
Anacapa Micro Products Inc CA
Anixter Inc VA
Apacer Memory America Inc CA
APM Hexseal Corp NJ
Applied Companies CA
Applied Optical Systems TX
Arizona Components Co AZ
Arizona Industrial Hardware AZ
Armbar Industries Inc NJ
Arnold Industries Inc MA
Arrow Electronics Inc MA
Aspen Systems Inc MA
Asteelash Group NY
ATNS MA
Automation Source NY
Avatek Corp MN
AVL Technologies NC
Avnet Embedded MA
Avnet Inc MA
Avocent Corp AL
Axis Technologies Inc MA
BAE Systems Aerospace Inc NJ
Barworks Industries Inc NY
Battery-Web.com FL
Bennett & Bennett Inc OH
Bergquist Co MN
Beyond Component LLC MA
Bisco Industries Inc CT
Black Box Corp PA
Brandywine Communications CA
Brevan Electronics Inc NH
Bristol Tape Corp MA
Brocade Communications CA
C&M Systems Inc MA
Cables To Go Inc OH
Canoga Perkins CA
Carahsoft Technology Corp VA
Cases Cases MA
Castle Rock Computing Inc CA
CDM Industries Inc MA
CDM Electronics Inc NJ
CDP Fastener Group Inc MA
CDW Government Inc IL
Centrion Systems Inc TX
Chomerics Inc MA
Cisco Systems Inc CA
Citrix Systems Inc FL
Colonial Wire & Cable Inc MA
Communications and Power Industries IL
Comstor Corp VA
Comtech Ef Data Corp AZ
Concord Awning & Canvas Inc NH
Contact Corporation VA
Convertec Corp MN
Core It Solutions LLC OH
CPI Communications & Power CA
Crenlo Inc MN
CSI Keyboards Inc MA
Cummins Northeast Inc MA
Cummins Southern Plains LLC TX
Curtiss Wright Controls MA
Datakey Electronics MN
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Dattco Sales and Services MA
Davis Aircraft Products Co Inc NY
DB Roberts Co MA
DDI Anaheim CA
Dell Marketing Corp TX
Design Mark Industries Inc MA
DHS Systems NY
Digikey MN
Digi-Key Corp MN
Digisat International Inc FL
Doss Corp CT
DRS Codem Systems Inc NH
DRS Icas LLC GA
Effective Shielding Co Inc PA
Electronic Imaging Materials Inc NH
Electronic Metal CA
Ellsworth Adhesive Systems MA
Elma Electronic Inc MA
Emerson Network Power AZ
EMP Corp MI
Environmental Technology Inc IN
Equilateral Technologies Inc MA
Essex Brownell Inc IN
EV Yeuell Inc MA
Excel Precision Inc AZ
Fischer Custom CA
Flextronics America LLC CA
Fluke Electronics WA
Fortress Technologies MA
Fourstar Connections Inc MA
Foxcom KY
Frontline Network Systems Inc MA
Future Skies Inc NJ
GC Micro Corp CA
GE Intelligent Platforms MA
Geater Machining and Manufacturing Co IA
General Micro Systems CA
Gentex Corp NH
Gerber Electronics Co MA
Getac CA
Gichner Shelter Systems PA
Gl Communications Inc MD
Glenair Inc CA
Globe Motors AL
Globtek NJ
GPS Networking Inc CO
Graybar Electric Company Inc MA
Great Lakes Case & Cabinet Co PA
Greene Rubber Company Inc MA
HA Guden Company Inc NY
Hardware Specialty Company Inc MA
Harger Lightning Protection IL
Harris Corp NY
Harris Government FL
Harry Miller Company Inc MA
HDT Ep Inc OH
HDT Expeditionary Systems Group VA
Heartland Panasonic Repair Ctr KS
Heilind Electronics Inc MA
Hentzen Coatings Inc WI
Hewlett Packard Co MD
Higgins & Sheer Electronics NY
Honeywell Defense And Space AZ
Horn International Packaging Inc MA
House of Batteries CA
HRS Logistics Inc TX
HTG Technologies MA
Hub Material Co MA
ICP DAS USA Inc CA
Ideal System Solutions Inc MN
iDeskCentric Inc ON
IEWC Global Solutions MA
IFF Engineering Corp CT
iKEY Lp TX
Immix Technology Inc VA
Industrial Engineering MA
Infoblox CA
Insight Public Sector Inc VA
Inspired Energy Inc FL
IntelliPower Inc CA
Interstate Connect Cmpnts Inc NJ
Interstate Connecting NJ
J P Parece MA
Janus Research Group Inc GA
JDSU Corp MD
Jem Electronics Inc MA
JFW Industries Inc IN
JMK Inc NH
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John G. Shelley Company Inc MA
Jonathan Engineered Solutions CA
Joslyn Sunbank Corp MA
Juniper Networks Us Inc. CA
Kaufman Company Inc MA
Kontron America Inc PA
Kraft Power Corp MA
L3 Communications MD
L3 Communications Linkabit Div CA
L3 Communications Systems Corp OK
L3 Communications Titan Corp CA
Lambert Co MA
Lcom Inc MA
Lenthor Engineering Inc CA
Linear & Metric Co NH
LMC Inc MA
Lockheed Martin Corp MD
Mack Tech MA
Mair Mac Machine Company Inc MA
MAJR Products Corp PA
Manufacturing Resource Group MA
Manufacturing Solutions Inc NY
Marco Mfg Co PA
Martek Power Abbott Inc CA
Marway Power Systems CA
McAfee Inc IL
MCL Inc IL
McMaster Carr CA
McMaster Carr Supply Co NJ
Mercom Corp SC
Metalcrafters Inc MA
Midland Supply Inc MA
Mil Spec Components Inc FL
Millennium Computer Products CA
Milpower Source NH
Mini Circuits NY
Mobile Pathways Inc PA
Molex Inc MN
Mouser Electronics Inc TX
MRV Communications Americas Inc MA
MRV Communications Boston MA
MRV Communications Inc MA
MS Inserts & Fasteners Corp MA
MSC Industrial Supply Co Inc RI
Needham Electric Supply Corp MA
Net Federal Inc VA
Net App Inc CA
New Age Metal NJ
Newark Inone MA
Newcom Metal Products Corp MA
Newmar CA
Northeast Electrical MA
Northern Tool & Equipment Co MN
Northrop Grumman AL
Northrop Grumman Space CA
Nova Electric NJ
Ohio Gear and Transmission Inc OH
Oncore Manufacturing MA
Onepath Networks CO
Optical Cable Corp VA
Optima Batteries Inc CO
Optimum Systems International CO
Orbit Plastics Corp MA
Orion Industries Inc MA
Oxley Inc CT
PA&E WA
Pacic Packaging Products Inc MA
Parisi Associates Inc MA
Parker Hannin Chromerics MA
Parvus Corp UT
Pasternack Enterprises CA
PEI Genesis Inc PA
Pentair Technical Products Inc MN
Phytec America WA
Pivot Manufacturing Corp AZ
Plastic Distribtrs & Fabrictrs MA
Polyneer Inc MA
Portable Power Systems CO
Powell Electronics Inc MA
Power Connector Inc NY
Powerbox USA Inc CO
Pragma Systems TX
Premier Fence MA
Product Integration NY
Pureland Supply LLC PA
Racal Acoustics Inc NH
Randolph Products Co MA
Raytheon Secure Information CA
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Redcom Laboratories Inc NY
Renaissance Electronics Corp MA
Rip Tie Inc CA
RITEC CA
Ritronics Inc RI
Rockwell Collins Inc IA
Rockwell Collins Satellite GA
Rohde & Schwarz Inc MD
Rojan Electronics Inc NY
Saab Barracuda LLC NC
Safari Micro Government AZ
Safenet Government CA
Sager Electrical Supply Co Inc MA
Schutt Industries WI
Sealing Devices Inc NY
Sealpak Company Inc KS
Sector Microwave Ind Inc NY
Securematics Inc CA
Software Information Resource Corp DC
Sonus Federal Inc VA
Southbridge Sheet Metal MA
SPC Electronics America Inc GA
Specialty Bulb Company Inc NY
Stanley Supply & Services AZ
Staples Business Advantage MA
Star Dynamic Corp NJ
Stonewall Cable Inc NH
Stran Technologies CT
Strojny Glass Co MA
Sunburst EMS MA
Symmetricom CA
Synnex Corporation SC
Systech Corp CA
Tacticom USA CA
Tampa Microwave FL
Taunton Stove Company Inc MA
Tech Etch Inc MA
Tesla Industries Inc DE
TEESCO Inc MD
Texas Spectrum Electronics Inc TX
The Soundcoat Company Inc NY
Thermocermet MA
Thundercat Technology LLC VA
Tiger Direct Com NC
Times Microwave Systems CT
TRAK Microwave Corp FL
Transistor Devices Inc NJ
Transition Networks Inc MN
Transtector Systems Inc ID
Tripp Lite Power Protection IL
Truform Manufacturing Co NY
TTI Inc MA
Ultra Electronics NY
Unicorr Packaging Group CT
United Electronics Corp FL
United Rentals NY
United Rentals Inc TN
Universal Radio Inc OH
USIDC VA
Viasat Inc CA
Vicor Corp MA
Viking Technologies Ltd NY
Vision Computers Inc GA
V-Tron Electronics Corp MA
Wavestream Corporation CA
WB Parts Inc FL
Wenzlau Engineering CA
Will-Burt Co OH
Winchester Electronics CT
Wiremasters Inc TN
World Data Products Inc MN
Wrobel Engineering Company Inc MA
WW Grainger Inc MA
XP Power CA
Zarges NC
Ztronics CA
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U.S. Congresswoman
Krysten Sinema
(D-AZ) of Arizona
learns about
WIN-T and The
Soldiers Network
during a tour of
General Dynamics
C4 Systems
Scottsdale facility.
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WIN-T and Manpack Congressional letter of support to Secretary Hagel
APRI L 2014
Soldier's Network suppliers letter to Department of Defense
OCTOBER 2013
Opinion editorial in The Herald News by Senator Elizabeth Warren
AUGUST 2013
Letter opposing reprogramming from the Committee on Armed Services,
U.S. House of Representatives
JUNE 2013
Letter of support from Senators Elizabeth Warren and William M. Cowan
to Secretary Hagel
MAY 2013
Letter of support from Senators Elizabeth Warren and William M. Cowan
to Secretary McHugh
MAY 2013
WIN-T and Manpack Congressional letter of support to Secretary Hagel
MAY 2013
Letter opposing reprogramming from Senator Scott Brown
JULY 2012
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October 08, 2013
The Honorable Frank Kendall
Under Secretary of Defense
Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics
3010 Defense Pentagon
Washington, DC 20310-3010
Dear Under Secretary Kendall,
We respectfully request your authorization of an extension of the current Low Rate Initial Production
order for the Handheld, Manpack and Small Form Fit (HMS) Program AN/PRC-155 Manpack radio.
There is no comparable device to the Manpack two-channel radio available to our soldiers today.
Manpack enables connectivity of the individual soldier into the big Army network. For the first time
in the history of military communications, because of the Manpack, dismounted troops will have their
voices heard, their texts received, and their position location painted on a map, visible down to the squad
level, making them more effective in their missions and preventing fratricide.
As small business suppliers for this one-of-a-kind capability for our warfighters, we represent 35
veteran-owned small businesses, 9 service disabled veteran-owned small businesses, 26 small
disadvantaged (SDB) businesses, 36 women-owned small businesses and 10 HUBZone businesses in 32
states across our country321 small businesses altogether.
Authorization of an additional 2,500 Manpacks under the current Low Rate Initial Production order
would allow the Army to achieve its goal of fielding to the Capability Sets on time and avoid a break in
production. On behalf of the thousands of private and unionized workers that support this program, we
formally request this order proceeds so our soldiers can have this highly capable equipment as they
operate in harms way.
We thank you for your consideration and look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Arizona
Christian P. Guy David Cole
General Manager, CGS Technologies President, Excel Precision
Phoenix Tempe
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Page 2 of 11
Fred Gagel Bill Kapler
President, Arizona Industrial Hardware AAA Pallet & Lumber Co.
Chandler Phoenix

Christopher R Abrams Richard LaMoure
Vice President, Abrams Airborne Mfg. Inc. VP of Operations, Arizona Components Co.
Tucson Phoenix
Michele Lacrosse Kathy D. Baechler
Managing Member, Southwest Tek, LLC Office Manager, StarRex Precision Parts, Inc.
Scottsdale Mesa
Jason Saxton Greg Nelson
President, State Seal Company President, Nelson JIT Packaging
Phoenix Phoenix

Gary Oleksiak Dawn Visser
President, UNI-FIX President, MJS Designs, Inc.
Phoenix Phoenix
Sandy Ridgel Robert Budde
Contract Admin., Ktec Equipment & Supplies President, Aero-Space Southwest, Inc.
Chandler Phoenix
Steve Macias
President & CEO, Pivot Manufacturing
Phoenix
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California
Sudesh K. Arora John Rolle
President, CEO, Natel Electronic MFG Services VP Sales & Engineering, Lenthor Engineering Inc
Chatsworth Milpitas
Riley K. Cole Dhiru Sorathia
President, Roncelli Plastics, Inc. Sales Engineer, Rigiflex Technology, Inc.
Monrovia Anaheim
Larry Christensen Donna Garrett
PJC Technologies, Inc; Speedy Circuits Div President, Garrett Electronics Corp.
Huntington Beach Santa Maria

Michael Dastmalchian
Maria G. Borja Michael Dastmalchian
CFO, Metal Etch Services, Inc. Vice President, Statek Corporation
San Marcos Orange
Gabriel Shar Tom Doslak
VP, AeroAntennea Technology, Inc. VP Sales & Mkt, Steamline Circuits Corp
Chatsworth Santa Clara
Mike McConnell David Grossman
Director, KCA Electronics, Inc. Vice President, Glenn Dee/MGI
Anaheim Moorpark
Harry P. Alteri Webb Driver
Vice President, Ritec VP Strategic Sales, Anacapa Micro Products
Simi Valley Oxnard
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Rex Shook
Regional Sales Manager, Elma Electronics Inc
Fremont
Colorado
Donald Gosbee David Premo
President, Optimum Systems Int., Inc. President, Portable Power Systems, Inc.
Arvada Thornton
Florida
Mark Lunn
Vice President, Bee Electronics, Inc.
Fort Pierce
Illinois
Steven Pagliuzza M.B. Justice
President, CEO, Dial Tools Inc. President, Grid Connect, Inc.
Addison Naperville
Chris D. Grady Michelle Forbes
President, L.D. Redmer Screw Products, Inc. Sonoscan, Inc
Bensenville Elk Grove Village
Indiana
Jacob L. Smelser Lisa Bledsoe
President, Omega Micro Technologies, Inc. Customer Service, JFW Industries, Inc.
West Lafayette Indianapolis
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Iowa
Jerry Bitterman
CEO, Geater Machining & Manufacturing
Independence
Maryland
Gary LeCompte Vijay Kulkarni
VP Operations, Kenlee Precision Corp. President, GL Communications Inc.
Baltimore Gaithersburg
Massachusetts
Paul S. Wagner Tammy Soper
Vice President, CDP Fastener Group, Inc. President, Alexander Machine & Tool, Co. Inc.
Brockton Woburn
Doug Gobin Anuj Srinastava
President, V-Tron Electronics Corp. Renaissance Electronics & Communications, LLC
South Attleboro Harvard
Edward F. MacDonald Dan Merrill
Owner, Mair-Mac Machine Co., Inc. Vice President Operations, Piconics, Inc.
Brockton Tyngsboro
Michael Zapolski Tiffany Cutting
Vice President of Sales Business Development Manager,
Axis Technologies, Inc. C&D Electronics
Lowell Plainsville
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Frank Dawson Mark Abare
Sales, Beyond Components President, Plastic Distributors & Fabricators Inc.
Westford Haverhill
Dan Bousquet William J. Puleo
Major Account Rep., Cases Cases, Inc. President, Newcom Metal Production Corp.
Wakefield Randolph
Mike Fernandes Jim Veglas
President & CEO, Polyneer Inc. CBM Industries, Inc.
New Bedford Taunton
Jay Sherburne Jonathan B. Lawrence
Project Manager, Metalcrafters, Inc. Vice President, Sonolite Plastics, Corp.
Methuen Gloucester
John McDonald James S. Coskren
President, CEO JEM Electronics, Inc. President, CIL, Inc.
Franklin Lawrence
Edward Colognesi Matt Cady
VP, Southbridge Sheet Metal Works, Inc. Production Manager, Wrobel Engineering
Sturbridge Avon
Tom Barry Deborah McGonagle
President, Yeuell Nameplate & Label Co Fabricated Product Manager
Woburn Greene Rubber Company
Woburn
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Josh Roseman John M. Caputo
Executive VP, Arnold Industries President, Parisi Associates, Inc.
Canton Billerica
David A. Varsano Jeff Sands
CEO, Pacific Packaging Products, Inc. VP, Hardware Specialty Co Inc
Wilmington Marlboro
Michigan
Paul E. Miller
Vice President & General Manager
R.A. Miller Industries, Inc.
Grand Haven
Minnesota
Mark B. Thomas Paul J. Wagner
CEO, HEI, Inc. Chairman and CEO, Minnesota Wire
Victoria St Paul
Rick Taylor Mary Kosters
Vice President, Taylor Machine, Inc. Owner, Unimatic Inc
Circle Pines Saint Louis Park
Neil J. Vill Cheryl L. Lund
President, CEO, World Data Products, Inc. VP Business/Product Development
Minnetonka Avatek Corporation
Eden Prairie
Shelly Zavoral
Federal Sales Manager, Transition Networks, Inc.
Minnetonka
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New Hampshire
Mark Ryan
Leonard Galvin, Jr. Mark Ryan
President, Linear & Metric Co. Sales Manager, Brevan Electronics
Londonderry Merrimack
James Kennedy Ray M. Anderson
President, JMK, Inc. President, Knapp & Koester, Inc.
Amherst Keene

New Jersey
Mark G. DeLeo Gary S. Kuskin
Vice President, CDM Electronics, Inc. President, Sonetronics, Inc
Turnersville West Belmar

Howard Schrier
Vice President, Nova Electric
Bergenfield

New York
Michael Cole Vicki L. Flora
Vice President, Rojan Electronics President, BJG Electronics, Inc.
Poughkeepsie Ronkonkoma
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Richard Hardwick Rey Green
Sales Account Executive Gen. Manager, RLC Electronics, Inc.
TruForm MFG/Product Integration & MFG Mount Kisco
Rochester
Gene Geraci
Gene Geraci Kyle Roelofts
Vice President of Sales and Marketing Director, Business Developments
Advanced Technical Materials (ATM) Bren-Tronics, Inc.
Patchogue Commack
Carl F. Fahrenkrug, P.E. Thomas Skutch
President, Microwave Filter Company, Inc. Director of Contracts, MITEQ, Inc.
East Syracuse Hauppauge

Ohio
Ken Moore
VP, Electronics & Communications, Advatech Pacific, Inc.
Dayton
Oregon
Chad Haima Dave Matheny
Vice President of Sales, Pentagon EMS Executive VP, ESAM, Inc.
Hillsboro Grants Pass
Pennsylvania
William Sinclair Les Riggall
President, Aries Electronics, Inc., Sales Manager, Brandon Products Group
Bristol North Wales
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Albert G. Feczko William Pote III
VP Sales & Field Engineering, Timesys Corporation CEO, Megaphase
Pittsburgh Stroudsburg
Steve Miller
VP, CCO Effective Shielding Co., Inc.
West Chester

Rhode Island
Russel J. Hall
Vice President, Ritronics Inc.
Warwick

South Carolina

Tara Flowe Marc Foster
Sales Account Executive, Mercom Corp. Director, Strategic & Government Sales
Pawleys Island Sealevel Systesm, Inc
Liberty
Tennessee
Richard Farris
Vice President Operations, Wiremasters, Inc.
Columbia
Texas
Don Webb Jeffrey B. Ceasario
President, EVS Supply President, Christian Manufacturing
Richardson Austin

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Jim McNeal Paul T. Zimmer
Vice President, Electro Plate Circuitry, Inc. CEO, Texas Spectrum Electric, Inc.
Carrollton Wylie
Utah
Thomas L. Breault
Director of Aerospace & Government Programs, Parvus Corporation
Salt Lake City
Virginia
Scott Sions Natalie Gregory
Executive VP/Program Manager, Tim Price, Inc Vice President
Tim Price, Inc dba Contact! Corp Carahsoft Technology Corporation
Winchester Reston
David T. Whelan
CEO, Alliance Micro Inc
Chantilly
Washington
Marc Sweet
President, Argosy Component Sales
Bellevue
(113 Soldiers Network suppliers have signed this letter, representing 24 different states)
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Massachusetts helps keep our country safe. The incredible national defense work happening every day strengthens
our national securityand we need to support that work.
Since taking ofce, Ive made it a priority to visit our states military bases to hear about how these critical efforts
impact our servicemembers and our national defense. The work that goes on at bases and by defense contrac-
tors throughout the commonwealth is a great example of how investments in research and development can help
ensure our nations military is ready and able to meet current and emerging needs while also supporting our
states economy.
Unfortunately, some of these critical programs have been threatened by the senseless across-the-board federal
spending cuts that recently went into effect. These damaging cuts take a meat-ax to our budget, instead of making
smart, targeted cuts to reduce the decit. Instead of threatening the economy and our security, we can bring our
decit under control by closing corporate tax loopholes and passing the Buffett Rule.
It is critical that our spending support our economy and our security. For example, I strongly support tax policies
that create jobs such as the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit, which encourages investment in domes-
tic research. In todays global economy, businesses have many alternatives as to where they invest in R&D and
improving this tax credit will help Massachusetts companies create more 21st century jobs. A balanced tax reform
that stimulates innovation while making sure everyone pays their fair share will help prevent unnecessary cuts to
important military programs, preserve key research projects, and protect programs that support children, seniors,
and veterans.
Defense spending should always align with our strategic priorities. As risk assessments change, we should make
targeted cuts in some areas while we increase spending in others. The Warghter Information Network-Tactical
(WIN-T) army modernization program is an example of the kinds of efforts we should be supporting. Produced by
General Dynamics in Taunton, WIN-T improves the Armys communications systems, helping to protect our soldiers
by enabling them to more effectively and securely communicate while on the ground.
Our soldiers communications gear can be just as important as body armor and ries in combat, helping to increase
situational awareness, reduce civilian casualties, and prevent friendly-re tragedies. We cant predict the next civil-
ian conict or humanitarian mission that will face our nation and our brave troops, but we know for certain that our
soldiers will need exible and effective communications equipment to meet the challenges ahead.
Despite its clear benets to our national security, funding for WIN-T was threatened by the sequesters severe
across-the-board budget cuts. Together with my colleagues in the Massachusetts Congressional delegation, we
fought to preserve this critical program. The WIN-T cuts were prevented, and the hundreds of jobs right here in
Taunton supported by the program were protected. The leadership of U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy and U.S. Rep. Niki
Tsongas, who serves on House Armed Services Committee, was especially critical to this effort. Now we need to
make sure that other investments in necessary programs that protect our families and communities are preserved
and that this program continues to be a priority.
Massachusetts leads the nation in new, innovative defense work that will help our military modernize and adapt to
meet current needs and address emerging threats. These are essential programs that are part of a smart strategy
that addresses our scal challenges while strengthening national security. Im pleased that funding for the WIN-T
program was preserved, and I am committed to continuing to work with the Massachusetts delegation to make
sure defense work remains a top priority.
WIN-T IS A WIN FOR MASS. DEFENSE INDUSTRY
AUGUST 30, 2013, THE HERALD NEWS
BY ELIZABETH WARREN
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