- Joint Network Node
The Joint Network Node system, or JNN as it's commonly called, is a communications system the United States Military will use for remote, satellite-based communication. It is described by
General Dynamics and the US Army Signal School as "the next generation of battlefield communications." [http://www.gdc4s.com/featurettes/jnn.cfm General Dynamics describes the new training facilities] at theArmy Signal School ] [http://www.datapath.com/news-release-10-04-06b.asp News Release] from DataPath, describing the JNN contract it won in October 2006]The Joint Network Node is a system developed to replace the Mobile Subscriber Equipment (MSE) for the United States Military. It provides Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) capabilities for the Warfighter. [http://www.fas.org/irp/doddir/army/fmi6-02-60.pdf Describes the Tactics, Techniques and Procedures of a JNN network] , retrieved
17 January 2006 ]The JNN system includes communication equipment mounted in shelters on HMMWVs, called JNN shelters, satellite terminals mounted on trailers, and communication equipment mounted in transit cases. There are two classes of transit case equipment: Brigade Cases and Battalion Cases.
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