February 4, 2025
NOTES FROM THE FIELD
When facing near-peer adversaries in contested environments, keeping Command and Control (C2) posts secure and operational depends on more than mobility and firepower—it requires secure, adaptable, and resilient communications.
To achieve this, the U.S. Military is employing a multi-technology approach that includes incorporating advanced communications solutions like the Instant Connect Enterprise™ (ICE) tactical communications platform.
This strategy focuses on:
From accelerated decision-making to continuous battle-readiness, ICE helps keep C2 posts operational under even the most challenging conditions — so frontline units can adapt, react, and win.
— U.S. Army Commander, 2024
In multi-domain operations and battlespaces, flexibility is as vital as connectivity. ICE has several key features that empower units to stay connected across all fronts of battle when operational failure isn’t an option:
These tools help keep units connected, agile, and mission-ready—while enabling them to operate more covertly in contested environments.
— U.S. Army Commander, 2024
Learn more about how the U.S. Military is enhancing covert operations by protecting command posts: