Joint Incident Site Communications Capability

April 07, 2011

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The JISCC command and control trailers feature advanced communications systems that can rapidly deploy anywhere in the U.S. to enable vital interagency communications at the site of a man-made or natural disaster. The JISCC trailers integrate secure satellite and wireless communications, land mobile radios, HF ALE, voice-over-IP telephones, and video teleconferencing for a complete, self-contained solution. This end-to-end system delivers high- bandwidth connectivity even where the infrastructure is severely damaged.

The JISCC terminals are a great step forward in achieving reliable interoperability during a disaster response. By tying together the High-bandwidth capabilities of satellite- enabled communications with wireless and land mobile radio systems, first responders from different agencies can communicate through one common system locally and at long distances. Once all BLOCK 2 trailers are deployed and BLOCK 1 are upgraded nationwide, a new level of emergency preparedness in the U.S. will be achieved with a solid system for communicating and coordinating.