The current ongoing operations in Afghanistan by the United States armed forces are specifically being led by the special operation units of the U.S special forces and is now being aided by a technological edge of PDA (Personal Digital Assistant). One of the principal defense contractor to the U.S Department of Defense, Lockheed Martin has initiated a new program called, Distributed Operations (DisOPS) system.

As per the DisOPS that is under the direct review of Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Technology Laboratories, the special forces operators deep inside the Afghan territory will now be provided with hand held computers or PDAs that will enable them to communicate with other armed forces unit via WiFi, tactical radio and cell phone networks.

The DisOPS system is divided into two categories, Connect and View. Connect enables the commanders and squad leaders to sketch out plans on the field laptops, using styluses and then the prepared battle or operation plans are uploaded to the PDA held by the special forces operators. Thus synchronizing the exact details and components of the plans, keeping in loop all the elements of the operation.

In the view mode, the patrolling parties of the battalions are able to view the exact locations of the friendly forces such as other patrolling squads and are also capable of receiving real time imagery of the region and upto date intelligence analysis.

Via Wired & Lockheed Martin.