Defense Advanced Research Project Agency Advanced Technology Office (ATO) — Small Unit Operations Situational Awareness System

Project Overview: DARPA’s Small Unit Operations Situational Awareness System extended communications and a common operational picture down to the individual soldier. The main technology thrust of this program was in multi-band capability.

SUO SAS enabled deployed forces to set up and maintain a voice and data network, including geolocation data, reaching down to the individual soldier or rescue worker.The SUO SAS enabled users to accurately locate personnel and communicate individually with them without depending on a fixed infrastructure that could be damaged.

CenGen provided Test Director role in SUO SAS testing efforts.

• CenGen system engineered solutions to develop baseline testing and/or baseline demonstration efforts to develop criteria against which DARPA contractor efforts can be evaluated.
• CenGen provided expert assistance in testing of systems via integration of high-level components (e.g. radios, modems, antenna systems, routers, switches, ground/airborne assets, etc.), so they would function together and fulfill a DoD LAN/WAN requirement.