National Guard
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"In South Carolina, we have the National Guard Task Force's Mobile Response Teams (MRTs) who are responsible for responding to any emergency," said COL Debra Rose, J-6, SCNG. "In order for the MRTs to be successful in responding to a situation, they must be able to communicate 'on-the-move.' As such, we require a secure wireless solution that supports fixed armory operations relevant to training, administration, and disaster response." Fortress Secure Wireless Bridges were installed at all armories across South Carolina, enabling MRTs to connect to the Bridge for voice, video, and data capabilities during emergency response or disaster recovery situations. The project allows all responding units to use wireless communications — while in the vicinity of a wireless equipped armory — in a completely secure environment. |
As an emergency response agency, the South Carolina National Guard (SCNG) must remain connected in times of civil unrest in order to provide the most reliable service to the citizens. The SCNG requires local wireless connectivity in armory and training site locations to support mobilization, administration, training and Defense Support to Civilian Authorities (DSCA) during disaster relief operations.