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 Specific computerized equipment is designed to support infantry
operations. While the BMS may be similar, the smaller displays,
limited communications capabilities, requirements for visual and
audible stealth, and portable electrical power limitations dictate
special adaptations to be made in these C2 applications. A typical
element used for dismounted operations, including patrols, and support
for team leaders, is the rugged Tablet Computer or
Rugged Personal
Digital Assistant (RPDA). Team leaders, platoon and company
commanders may also use special observation devices, integrated with
digital displays, compass and laser rangefinders, maintaining
efficient situational awareness, command and control under covert
conditions on ambushes, special operations etc.
 Infantry
warriors will soon use digital
3D audio, enhanced weapons sights,
embedded with digital
displays, or monocular
eyepieces to display C2 information, maps and situational pictures
right before their eyes. Introduction of
wearable computers will
add more powerful features for such applications, including 3D
situational displays and of immersive (virtual
reality) visualization augmenting current electro-optical viewing
capabilities with real-time presentation of blue forces positions and
threats, automatic target recognition, as well as support for
operational planning and training. Such features are currently
available only in large simulators.
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