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The MCS system provides the primary tactical planning
tool for the brigade. Supported by graphics decision support tools,
which including digital maps, aerial or satellite photos, dynamic 3D
"flyover" view of the battlespace, and mobility analysis of the
terrain, map overlays with intelligence and battle resources by
unit. Commanders can quickly and clearly analyze different courses
of action and take decisions based on thorough analysis of
up-to-date situational assessment, various maneuver schemes,
doctrine, and changes encountered during the course of action. Once
detailed plan is determined, the MCS prepare and send warning,
operations orders, and related annexes. During the mission, the
system provides automatic updates of friendly/enemy unit movement
locations and battlefield geometry. As all information is maintained
on the database, re-tasking of units is rapid and flexible. As an
integrated part of the battle command systems, MCS receives
information from external sources and updates those sources within
predetermined operational plans. Such sources include intelligence,
fire support, supply status and air operations requests. To simplify
its operation, the system uses commercial office applications to
generate reports, and display images, charts and graphs.
Advanced configuration MCS (Block III and IV) support Command Post
Of the Future (CPOF), including interactive whiteboard planning, and
wargames simulation, for planning assessment and course of action
analysis, audio and video annotation for selected map "snapshots",
can be used during briefing and situational reports.
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