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Enhanced Position Location Reporting System

The Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS) is a secure, jam-resistant, computer-controlled communications network that distributes near real-time tactical information, generally integrated into radio sets, and coordinated by a Network Control Station. It is primarily used for data distribution, position location, and reporting. It enhances command and control of tactical units by providing commanders with the location of friendly units. It was first fielded by the US Army in 1987.

Network Control Station
Each network is controlled by a Network Control Station (NCS), AN/TSQ-158. These have gone through several iterations. First Gen • 1 AN/UYK-7 computer • 3 AN/UYK-20 computers Second Gen • 1 AN/UYK-7 computer • 3 AN/UYK-44(V) computers Third Gen Downsized version to fit in HMMWV, first fielded in 1991. Dimensions: 8.5'x7'x6', 4000 lbs • 1 AN/UYK-44(V) Enhanced Processor (EP) computer Fourth Gen The AN/TSQ-158(V)4 is produced by Raytheon. Housed in a HMMWV replacing the AN/UYK-44 computer with a Toughbook laptop computer. Data is displayed through the FBCB2 platform. ==See also==
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