| Tactical networks are the first tactical mile for net-centric forces and characterized by low data rates, more intermittent connectivity, higher error rates and more rapidly evolving geometries than networks at the Operational or Strategic levels of command. The “Tactical network” will typically be made up of several inter-connected networks, supporting both legacy and IP traffic. These differences result in several technical and operational challenges to the implementation of seamless networking at the tactical level. This session’s papers address several of those challenges, ranging from connectivity for underwater tactical nodes to connectivity for ground forces, via both satellite and extended line of sight communications. This session will also address the equally important topic of “what is riding on these networks”, an accurate understanding of which is essential to providing robust networks for the warfighter. A tactical network has value only if it supports the warfighter’s tactical command and control needs. |
| Harry Hogenkamp is the Program Integrator for Naval Communications and Networking in the Naval Systems and Technology Division. In addition to his individual technical contributions, he is responsible for coordinating Navy and Marine Corps communications and networking project efforts across internal MITRE programs, both within the Naval division and across other Services and Agencies. Prior to his current position, Mr. Hogenkamp was the Program Manager for Naval Combat Systems C3 Engineering department, where he was responsible for the management and execution of MITRE projects supporting Air, Surface and Subsurface combat systems and Naval transformation. His MITRE project activities have supported many aspects of Naval Command and Control, across sponsors in NAVSEA, SPAWAR, OPNAV, and the Naval PEOs, as well as in MITRE’s internal research program. Mr. Hogenkamp helped the Submarine Force define and lead the nearly-complete transition of the submarine force from the “Silent Service” to an IP-capable, network-centric force. He has also led or been a key technical contributor to several force-wide, end-to-end assessments of submarine command, control and communications systems conducted at the request of the Submarine Force and OPNAV leadership. Mr. Hogenkamp was also MITRE’s lead on the DoD Teleport Architecture Feasibility Study, where he lead the equipment IPT, as well as helping to define and cost the proposed Teleport architecture. Prior to joining MITRE in 1990, Mr. Hogenkamp was a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarine force. He served onboard USS Cincinnati (SSN-693) in a variety of leadership, technical, and operational assignments, include Combat Systems Officer (CSO). Following sea duty on Cincinnati, he served as an Assistant Operations Officer for Commander, Submarine Forces US Atlantic Fleet (COMSUBLANT), standing watch as that command’s Submarine Watch Officer and had additional duties for planning and executing classified attack submarine operations. Mr. Hogenkamp earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Minnesota’s Institute of Technology in 1982, and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from George Washington University in 1994. |