US Army is preparing to use Wi-Fi technology in battlefield to secure fast reliable mission command and network communication.  Following the relocation of a command post on the battlefield, referred to as a “jump,” Secure Wi-Fi enables critical network and mission command systems to come up online in minutes, versus waiting many hours for Soldiers to wire a command post for network connectivity.

The 1st Armoured Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division successfully piloted this Secure Wi-Fi capability for a second time during decisive action training at the National Training Centre, or NTC, on Fort Irwin, California, which concluded in November 2017. During this realistic combat training event, the unit fought against a capable adversary and used Secure Wi-Fi extensively throughout its brigade command post to speed manoeuvre, provide continuity of mission command and remain a step ahead of enemy forces.