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TURNING SYSTEM EXPERTISE INTO VALUE
HEROS-2/1 Lot 2
The mobile command,
control and
information system
for modern operations
command
HEROS in Operational Use due to the international stand-
ardised MIP interface. This guar-
The mobile command, control
antees the ability of HEROS to be
and information system HEROS-
deployed internationally.
2/1 Lot 2, which has been newly
developed by ESG Elektronik- HEROS in the 1 (German-
system- und Logistik-GmbH as Netherlands) Corps
the main contractor, provides
In May 2004, HEROS was handed
the military with an effective and
over to the 1 (German/Neth-
proven system which has a high
erlands) Corps in Eibergen in
user acceptance and is ready for
the Netherlands. In the follow-
immediate deployment.
ing exercises, the multinational
HEROS was specifically developed corps fulfilled all requirements to
to meet the operational require- NRF status achieved by the 1 (GE/NL) Corps
achieve the NRF 4 status (NATO
ments of land forces and provides Response Force). On 15th Janu- information system HEROS-2/1 information using a variety of
process support at the corps, divi- ary 2005, the 1 (GE/NL) Corps Lot 2 will be used operationally for military as well as civil means of
sion and brigade command levels. took over command of the NRF 4 all organisations assigned to the communication such as satellites,
contingent of the land forces. As a Rapid Response Force. HEROS directional radio systems, as well
Modern IT equipment and Com-
result, the command, control and command posts can exchange as digital and analogue transmis-
mercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS)
sion lines.
components ensure that informa-
tion processing within and infor- HEROS in the Eurocorps
mation exchange between all
HEROS was handed over to the
command posts can take place
Eurocorps in Strasbourg at the end
quickly and reliably. Users work
of July 2004. Part of the rollout of
with one common operational pic-
HEROS is the implementation of a
ture. Interoperability with other
combined solution in association
command, control and information
with the French command, control
systems is ensured at all times
and information system SIC-F.
Different means of communication
HEROS during command post work Source: 1 (GE/NL) Corps
System Information basis of various message formats
HEROS Functions Office using the military interface MIP
Functions
Message HEROS-2/1 Lot 2 is characterised
or commercial XML. Extensive
Exchange by its particular flexibility. The open
MMI security mechanisms protect the
system architecture facilitates
system and the transmitted data
Communication the further integration of new
against unauthorised access.
Database technologies as well as expansion
Management of functionality in accordance The functionality available with
Lotus Notes HEROS supports the command
E-Mail with new operational deployment
HEROS
Map/Situation requirements. process in all deployment scenar-
Functions
Processing ios and across all staff areas. This
Lotus Notes The system, which is based on
Order Processing applies both to peacetime opera-
a client/server architecture with
Common tions or other deployment options.
Operational Picture modern IT equipment, can be
IT Security configured in different stages.
Messages are exchanged on the
Aggregation Tables &
Overviews
Joint User Interface Command Processing
All HEROS functions are accessed Based on a workflow process,
selectively using the joint user command contributions are
interface. requested from the various func-
tional areas and processed. The
complete command is forwarded
using the e-mail service.
Graphical Situation Tables/Overviews
Processing
Information from the operational
Central functional elements are database can be compiled by the
electronic maps with an auto- user and prepared in the form
mated situation display of force of reports for use in the decision
information and tactical symbols. making process.
Textual Situation Processing Communications
Basic military data and situation LAN and WAN are used for com-
information is entered and proc- munication in connection with an
essed using specific input masks. embedded Communication Server.
Assignment Display Office Functions
Display of the assignment rela- The common MS Office software
tionships in the form of a graphical products are available for daily
tree structure with tactical sym- staff work.
bols for the force elements.
HEROS in the Command Process
Data aggregation
Evaluation of optimisation potential Immediate reporting
Mission-oriented target/actual comparison Mission planning
E-Mail service Common operational picture
3D terrain assessment Data replication
Comparison of forces Common information status
Order processing workflow Operation planning
Common command post database
HEROS Benefits ESG Services
Improvement of information Clear situation assessment and HEROS-2/1 Lot 2 demonstrates Set-up of training facilities for
processing and communication reliable decision-making ESG’s competence in implement- users and administrators
capabilities within and between System concept using COTS ing command, control and infor- Training concept, system
staff areas for the command products mation systems. Planning and training for users and adminis-
levels corps, division, brigade execution cover the following trators
Scaleable command post
and battalion system services:
structure System rollout
Support of new tasks within Requirements specification and
Command level networking, Support services during system
the army’s broader operational system design
with modern, flexible LAN as operations
spectrum Software development,
well as WAN
Interoperability with other implementation and test,
System-specific administration
command, control and maintenance and logistics Inquiries can be directed to:
and maintenance
information systems through support heros@esg.de
the MIP interface (international
standard)
ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH4Phone +49 89 9216-04itk@esg.de4www.esg.de
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