SubscribeTROP is a tactical battlefield management system which incorporates communication for exchanging messages to Vehicle crews and command structures.
Battlefield Management System - TROP
The TROP Battlefield Management System (BMS) is a tactical level system which integrates elements of the communication system for the exchange of orders and messages among command structures and subordinate vehicle commanders and their crews and provides situational awareness.
The BMS TROP includes algorithms designated for automation and faster execution of tasks at respective levels of command.
The Battlefield Management System TROP has a modular structure composed of a number of tactical overlays, logically grouped and displayed independently over a digital map.
The BMS user manages the tactical overlays and information sub-groups, selecting them as required.
In addition to situational data the BMS TROP provides a range of information to the user including platoon level surveillance tasks, logistic support and current operational plans and orders.
The system is based on the digital intercom system FONET which provides voice communication possibilities and data transfer as well.
It is designed for mechanized infantry troops and tank units from vehicle up to a company commander level.
Main functions of the BMS - TROP
The Battlefield Management System provides following functions:
- Mission preparation – e.g. routes planning, maneuvers set up, installation of terrain maps with use of vehicular computer,
Command – directing to selected vehicle individual voice and automated digital orders (FRAGO) from command post specifying targets, hazard, speed, bearing and distance,- Control – constant monitoring of actual vehicle’s position and telemetry data of its technical parameters and other sensors installed on a vehicle,
- Alerts – evoked manually by single key operated menu and automatically released on preprogrammed triggers such as the predefined check point has not been reached with accordance to route schedule. Alarm message evoked manually or automatically is transmitted to every system user automatically.
- Communication – exchange of voice and data information between vehicles and command post carried by onboard communication equipment with automatic selection of most suitable and communication path,
- Automation of information exchange – vehicle coordinates and its crew status, medevac, foe position report, medical report, alerts and more.
The BMS TROP can be integrated with other equipment – software and hardware - already installed on the vehicle:
- HF and VHF transceivers,
- Mobile and satellite telephones,
- Vehicular Intercom System,
- Navigation system,
- IFF sensors,
- Vehicular sensors monitoring status of the vehicle.
Optional the BMS TROP can be integrated with UAV’s (imaginary transmission), opto-electronics devices or laser range finders.
Improving Commander’s situational awareness
In the era of asymmetric military conflicts right and fast delivered pieces of information are required. Only this can guarantee you possibility to dominate the modern battlefield. 
This is understood as improving the commander’s situational awareness on the battlefield.
Taking this into consideration and the BMS TROP system flexibility important pieces of information are always available on time:
- Positions and moves of vehicles on platoon level.
- Friends and foe vehicles positions.
- Surveillance tasks on platoon level.
- Artillery and logistic support status.
- Operation commands – receiving and issuing.
- Maneuvers plans and route waypoints.
- Geographic coordinates of own vehicle.
- Positions of own platoons and squads – automatic position updating in given time intervals or on Approaching waypoints.
- Detected foe positions.
- Terrain obstacles information.
- Detected contaminated and/or hazardous areas.
The architecture of the BMS TROP
Typical configuration of the BMS TROP consists of the following facilities:
- Vehicle Commander position – vehicular battlefield computer with tactical situation display integrated with intercom unit (vehicle commander station with channel selector),
- Vehicle Driver – equipped with a intercom unit with basic command and messages display,
- Company Command post – battlefield computer display of tactical situation integrated with intercom unit (vehicle commander station with channel selector),
- Crew member position – vehicle intercom unit.
As stated above this is the typical BMS TROP configuration.
Due to system modularity it can be easily upgraded to meet the customer needs.
