The Marines have tested a new cyber range developed by the Office of Naval Research during an amphibious exercise off the coast of Virginia in November, in which they gained experience conducting cyber and combat operations simultaneously.
The range is designed to “extend cyberspace training to the radio frequency (RF) physical environment to better integrate information related capabilities with traditional fires to support mission objectives at the tactical edge,” said Maj. Christian Fitzpatrick, ONR tactical cyber special projects officer.
One way ONR does this is with the use of augmented reality glasses – dark goggles capable of streaming data across the field of view – allowing Marines in signals intelligence – or SIGINT, to conduct cyber operations and still maintain awareness of their surroundings on the battlefield and operate their assigned weapon systems.
“I can envision every Marine wearing this technology on the battlefield of the future,” said Sgt. Erik Matson, a cyberspace operator in an ONR release.
Link: http://www.onr.navy.mil/en/Media-Center/Press-Releases/2014/bold-alligator-cyber-electronic-warfare.aspx
