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Own the Ether — Dynamic Spectrum Management Is the Next Tactical Revolution
When the TOC Became a Jammer Back in late 1996, the 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division staged a full-up “Tactical Internet” power-on at Fort Hood. The stack was classic for the day—SINCGARS voice, the new EPLRS positional network at 420-450 MHz, an SDR data mesh in the 225-400 MHz slice, and Unix-based FBCB2 computers glued to all three. Seconds after the switch-on, spectrum analyzers showed a continuous wall of energy from HF up through UHF, and garage-door remotes in nearby Killeen stopped...
READ POSTCMMC Rule Could Be Final in 60 Days – Are You Ready?
CMMC Rule Nears Final Approval – Here’s What You Must Do The Department of Defense is moving closer to CMMC enforcement. With the CMMC rule at OMB, final approval could come in as little as 60 days—but waiting up to six months is also possible. What this means for small and medium DIB companies: Complete your CMMC Level 1 self‑assessment now Submit your attestation in SPRS to remain eligible for DoD contracts Use Project Spectrum to walk through the 15 basic controls and generate your...
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