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The Commander's Vehicle (CV) provides the brigade with the means to receive information and data, analyze, prepare and transmit data, and control the forces/functions carrying out combat missions.
General: The CV provides an operational platform for elements of command within the SBCT. The CV integrates the C4ISR equipment for the unit commanders. It has the ability to access aircraft power and antenna systems to plan missions while enroute aboard aircraft.
Operational Capability: Commanders must have the capability to see and direct the battle continuously, maintaining the Common Relevant Operating Picture (CROP) for all friendly forces within their respective areas of operation. This enhanced situational awareness and understanding will enable commanders to synchronize and employ widely dispersed and highly mobile forces at the decisive point(s) of the operation. Thirty-one CVs are authorized per Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) and serve Mission Command, Tactical Air Control Party and Retransmission roles at brigade, battalion and cavalry troop level.
The CV is based on the ICV platform due to the close parallels of operational requirements and battlefield capabilities between the two systems. The CV is an organic vehicle to the ICV maneuver formation and helps maximize commonality of the platform while simultaneously reducing the maintenance footprint and variety of logistics support. The commander must be able to direct actions and synchronize combat power to achieve dominance. The CV integrates a host of C4ISR system capability to include FM, HF and SATCOM voice and data networks.
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