Courtesy Photo | Capt. Benjamin Walker, MND-C battle captain, informs Maj. Keith Pruitt, MND-C battle...... read more read more
By Staff Sgt. Amber Emery
Multi-National Division-Center Public Affairs Office
CAMP VICTORY, Iraq – The Task Force Mountain Division Operations Center is a hectic environment with phones ringing and FM radios chiming in with voices of Soldiers throughout the battlefield—the central hub for all information and current missions within Multi-National Division - Center's area of operations in Iraq.
"We help facilitate resources throughout the battlefield for whoever needs it. If there wasn't a central controlling unit you wouldn't be able to move things from one brigade to another brigade at the spur of the moment when something in the battlefield might occur," said Capt. Benjamin Walker, DOC battle captain. "So it is easier to have one central point to go to for information and resources; plus, we are a way between brigade and corps."
The DOC operates as an information retainer and disseminator. It is a place where problems are solved, and issues are addressed. Brigade leaders use DOC personnel for guidance and occasionally, assistance.
"Division won't provide assets unless requested. Usually brigades handle their own situations, but when it comes to a situation where they can't provide [assets], that is where we step in. We make sure they have the support they need to protect themselves," said Staff Sgt. Noel Guerrero, DOC battle non-commissioned officer.
The DOC also keeps the command group aware of situations on the ground and throughout MND-C, said Maj. Keith Pruitt, DOC battle major.
"The importance of having all of these assets right here is to have them available to you for the brigades in case any situation arises—if they need the higher help, we are there to provide that," said Guerrero, a New York City native.
Another critical aspect of DOC operations is communications. The DOC has the personnel and equipment necessary for effective communication with brigades' tactical operations centers.
"We have a liaison officer [physically here in the DOC] from all of the [brigades] which are out on the ground, to include the Georgian allies," said Pruitt, a Canton, Texas, native.
The liaisons use several types of internet communication systems including the Command Post of the Future computer system, along with radio communications and telephones.
"The [CPOF] is a good way to track events on the battlefield. Each unit has their own CPOF, and then, all of their events get populated into our CPOF, so we can all look at the same thing at the same time. So that way, there is no confusion about what is going on and where it is going on—everyone has the same information at the same time," said Walker, a Winchester, Va., native.
Having this technology available helps Soldiers get important information fast, which can be life saving. From communication to surveillance systems, personnel within the DOC are there for the successful completion of the mission.
"We provide the support that is needed from brigades when necessary to save lives and to watch and track the battlefield. We all have our piece of the puzzle, and joined together, we make the operational tempo flow," said Guerrero.
| Date Taken: | 07.24.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 07.25.2008 04:10 |
| Story ID: | 21830 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
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