Transforming geospatial engineering . . . critical to success of the objective force

From: Engineer | Date: April 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

With the fielding of the Digital Topographic Support system (DTSS) and the increase in the size of terrain detachments in the heavy divisions and the Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), many changes in geospatial engineering have occurred over the past five years. These changes enabled significant improvements in geospatial engineering support to commanders and proved critical to success in recent combat operations. (The article on page 27 tells how the DTSS supported Operation Enduring Freedom.)

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