The Impact of FCS Technologies
The Impact of FCS Technologies on Small Unit Performance
by Colonel Victor M. Rosello, Small Wars Journal
The Impact of FCS Technologies (Full PDF Article)
What capabilities will small units require to fight and win our nation’s wars in the next 10-20 years? What capabilities should they expect that don’t exist today? Recent experience in Iraq and Afghanistan indicates that improvements can be made in four major areas to enhance the combat effectiveness of small units. These are lethality, survivability, situational awareness, and battle command. Each one plays a significant part in maintaining the US Army at the cutting edge of modernization and technological innovation. The program responsible for this innovation is the Future Combat Systems (FCS). Its goal is to take a holistic approach in designing and producing a family of modern systems that will enhance the nations’ precious land power assets and resources. In short, to make Army small units better to more effectively and efficiently accomplish their mission.
