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 Brigade and regimental level have become the principal maneuver level
of the modern air/land combat. These formations require special C4
systems to enable flexible connectivity, information flow and data
processing. Brigades are employed as independent formations
(particularly in rapid projection and expeditionary forces) or as
tactical elements pursuing joint operations. When employed by higher
HQs, Brigades are controlled by divisions as part of land forces
corps, armies, or joint, coalition forces. While the brigade is
responsible for a growing array of and tasks and units, integral or
attached ad-hoc, it has also evolved to become an information hub
mediating information to and from tactical, operational and strategic
levels.
 Empowered by modern C4 tools, brigade Command Posts (CP) expanded
their authority to control larger areas and more flexible and diverse
forces. Growing demand for information and real-time intelligence
required the development of intelligence collection and battlefield
surveillance means, and access to divisional and strategic
intelligence assets. Mapping and terrain modeling capabilities are
also fielded at these echelons, to support operations, analyzing
terrain and mobility to support operational planning. Equally
important is the Blue Forces Tracking (BFT) - tracking and location of
all friendly forces presented in the brigade's area of responsibility,
provided through dedicated systems or as by-product of modern GPS
enabled communications equipment.
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