Command systems in the United States Army

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Command systems in the United States Army refers to electronic command systems implemented by the US Army to carry out important central functions to operation of its units and major commands.

The Semi-Automatic Ground Environment and Missile Master systems were used by Army Air Defence Command from the 1960s.

The Integrated Air & Missiles Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) is a new command system which is being developed for future use by Army combat units.[https://www.defensenews.com/land/2018/03/02/growing-mission-for-future-army-battle-command-system-accounts-for-delays/ Growing mission for future Army battle command system accounts for delays] By: Jen Judson, March 2, 2018, defense news website.[https://www.defensenews.com/video/2017/10/09/army-missiles-acquisition-chief-ibcs-is-the-foundation-for-the-armys-air-missile-defense-forces-2/ Video: Army missiles acquisition chief: IBCS is the foundation for the Army's air & missile defense forces], Defense News website.

The United States Army Futures Command has teams that manage a variety of central functions, such as networking, aviation, long-range artillery, and unit navigation methods. The new Army Applications Lab in Austin, Texas, is delving into various forms of disruptive technology, for future combat.[https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2019/10/21/new-tech-from-futures-command-designed-built-tested-with-soldiers-to-get-it-there-faster/ New tech from Futures Command ‘designed, built, tested with soldiers’ to get it there faster]. by Todd South, October 20, 2019