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The '''United States Army’sArmy's Movement Tracking System''' (MTS) is a logistics communication platform inunder the [[ArmyProgram BattleExecutive CommandOffice System]](PEO) for Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS). It is designed for commanders to track friendly forcesassets on the battlefield, similar to the [[FBCB2]] interface, with encrypted text messaging. It is a satellite-based tracking and communicating system designed to provide command and control over distributed assets supporting and conducting theater operations.<br/>

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The '''United States Army’s Movement Tracking System''' (MTS) is a communication platform in the [[Army Battle Command System]]. It is designed for commanders to track friendly forces on the battlefield, similar to the [[FBCB2]] interface, with encrypted text messaging.It is a satellite-based tracking and communicating system designed to provide command and control over distributed assets supporting and conducting theater operations.<br/>

"This system provides units with digital [[National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency]] maps, global positioning system ([[GPS]]) ___location data, and [[L-band]] (long band) satellite two-way text messaging."

(from Lifesaving Technology for Logistic Vehicle Operators)

"<blockquote>This system provides units with digital [[National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency]] maps, global positioning system ([[GPS]]) ___location data, and [[L-band]] (long band) satellite two-way text messaging."

(from :—''Lifesaving Technology for Logistic Vehicle Operators) ''</blockquote>

== Operation ==

[[File:SSGCrawley.jpg|thumb|200px|SSG Gary Crawley, 1-12 FA, operates an MTS mobile station mounted in his vehicle in Iraq.]]

[[File:SGTbennett.jpg|thumb|200px|SGT Jeremy Bennett, 1-12 FA, operates an MTS control station in the battery administrative and logisicslogistics center in Iraq.]]

MTS can operate anywhere in the world giving over-the-horizon communications to vehicles on the move. Messages are transmitted via commercial satellites in near real-time and vehicle locations are displayed on computers with NGA maps. All messages are encrypted end-to-end, including sender and recipient addresses for information security purposes. MTS operates over a variety of [[geostationary satellites]] and is designed to transition automatically from one satellite system to another, as required.

[[File:MTSnetwork.jpg|600px]]

== Configuration ==

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== References ==

* CPT Hilt, Jeffrey J.; SFC Jones, Ronald L. (2004). "MTS: An Untold Commo Success Story in OIF."

* Tapp, Kelly M. (2004). "MTS Is Revolutionizing Logistics on the Move."

* CPT Weigner, Heather E.; Laudan, John E. (2005). "MTS: A Success Story of Battlefield Logisticians."

* Tapp, Kelly M. (2004). "MTS Is Revolutionizing Logistics on the Move."

* CPT Weigner, Heather E.; Laudan, John E. (2005). "MTS: A Success Story of Battlefield Logisticians."

== External links ==

* [httphttps://sill-www.army.mil/FAMAG/2004/SEP_OCT_2004/30-32.pdf "MTS: An Untold Commo Success Story in OIF"]<br />

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071226070747/http://www.almc.army.mil/alogALOG/issues/MayJun04/alog_revol_log.htm "MTS Is Revolutionizing Logistics on the Move"] <br/>

* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070217154200/http://www.almc.army.mil/alogALOG/issues/JulAug05/success_mts.html "MTS: A Success Story for Battlefield Logisticians"] <br/>

* [http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-5309685/Army-s-Movement-Tracking-System.html "Lifesaving Technology for Logistic Vehicle Operators"] <br/>

[http://www.comtechmobile.com/mts.html Comtech.com]

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