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Stryker Brigades Receive On-The-Move WIN-T Inc 2

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, March 4th, 2015

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Stryker Brigades Receive On-The-Move WIN-T Inc 2

Strykers In Afghanistan Photo: General Dynamics

The Army is fielding General Dynamics’ [GD] Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 2 to Styker Brigade Combat Teams (SBCT), expanding mobile tactical capability.WIN-T Inc. 2 is being fielded to the 2nd SBCT, 2nd Infantry Div., (2/2 SBCT) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., and the 1st SBCT, 1st Armored Div., Fort Bliss, Texas.WIN-T Inc 2 allows commanders and some staff to maneuver on the battlefield without losing touch with their troops without stopping to set up communications, which makes them vulnerable,…

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