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Report Gives SRW Network Manager Operational Use Green Light

By Cal Biesecker

Friday, May 11th, 2012

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The Joint Program Executive Office for the Joint Tactical Radio System (JPEO JTRS) recently said the Soldier Radio Waveform Network Manager (SRWNM) was assessed as operationally suitable and effective. The report included a recommendation for service use with JTRS Rifleman Radios, produced by General Dynamics [GD]. The Operational Test Agency Evaluation Report (OTN-1-RR), dated April 10, 2012, was signed by Rear Adm. David Dunaway, commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Forces. The report was a result of an Integrated Operational Test…

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