2007 Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration

Background


pTerex is participating as Trial IT 3.75 in the 2007 Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration (CWID). The demonstration builds a temporary global network over which cutting edge communications technologies interact to support scripted scenarios. Technologies are evaluated for utility, interoperability with existing and new systems, and security. The pTerex MTEN solution will provide information sharing at strategic, operational, and tactical levels of command for the command/agency itself (command and control) and for the coalition.

Objectives
The pTerex MTEN assigned objective for our CWID demonstration is to: 1. Enhance the commander's capability to command, control & coordinate across joint and coalition forces, government agencies, NGOs, and first responders. 2.Provide a solution that improves the COCOM's ability to conduct collaborative planning with coalition partners, including joint and coalition forces, government agencies, NGOs and first responders with a focus on enhanced collaboration and engendering a 'need to share' vice a 'need to know' culture.

pTerex will:

• Demonstrate new technologies that streamline the operational decision-making process throughout the spectrum of military and civil operations, including GWOT contingencies and crisis response.
• Increase tactical autonomy and decentralization.
• Improve mobility, survivability and adaptive dominance.

Trial Locations
pTerex is participating at the following locations:

• Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) – Dahlgren, VA
• United States Northern Command (NORTHCOM) – Colorado Springs, CO
• United States European Command (EUCOM) – Stuttgart, Germany.
• South Carolina Statewide - SC National Guard
• West Virginia Statewide - WV National Guard

Trial Participants

To access the CWID portal, first ensure you are using a pTerex connection. pTerex is installed on the NORTHCOM-located CWID network and allows you direct access to CWID network resources. Then follow the link: http://cwidportal.cwid.org Enter your CWID assigned user name and password and you are in! On the CWID portal you will find messages from other participating commands/locations, a link to fill out your JCAD assessments, a link to the Master Scenario Events List, Click-to-Meet Video Conferencing rooms specific to your scenario, and many more features.