04 Command Wide-Area Command and Control System
WACCS
Integrates Different Command Centres into a Single Operational Structure
WACCS is a web-based Wide Area Command and Control System developed by MilSOFT, which enables command centres operating in different locations to work using the same information flow, mission structure and operational view.
Thanks to its microservices architecture, it carries out mission management, geographic information, data distribution, authorisation and alert processes via independent and manageable services, rather than through a single monolithic structure.
How It Works
It transforms a dispersed flow of information into a collaborative decision-making process
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Data from different systems and operational sources is consolidated within a shared infrastructure.
Field data is displayed within a geographical context using 2D and 3D mapping capabilities and shared with authorised users.
Planning, task and order processes are managed via shared services; different centres operate within the same operational framework.
A distributed and scalable architecture enables multiple centres to operate within the same system structure and allows alternative command centres to be brought online when required.
It brings information together, makes it visible, turns it into action and supports the decision-making process
Problem
As the number of command centres increases, coordination should not become more difficult
In large-scale operations, decision-making and coordination do not take place in a single location. Command centres located in different regions must manage different aspects of the same mission whilst simultaneously monitoring the overall operational situation.
Delays or fragmentation in the flow of information between centres can result in decision-making processes being conducted at different times and based on different data.
This situation directly affects not only information sharing but also mission orders, resource utilisation and continuity of command.
Systems designed for a single centre may not provide sufficient flexibility in scenarios where the command structure expands or alternative command points are brought into operation.
What is needed is not for different centres to operate separately, but for them to be able to act as parts of a single operational whole
Solution
More than simply transferring information between centres, it is about establishing a common working ground
The distributed command and control approach enables different command centres not only to exchange data, but also to operate within the same mission structure and operational framework.
Operational information, orders, plans and tactical data are shared amongst authorised centres. This enables users operating from different locations to assess the situation within the same context and to conduct their decision-making processes within a common framework.
This approach reduces the commander’s reliance on a single physical location, whilst also enabling different centres to take on an active role when required.
The aim is not merely to link the centres together; it is to establish a unified command structure
Product
What is WACCS?
WACCS is a web-based command and control system developed to ensure the coordinated operation of multiple command centres across extensive geographical areas.
The system provides core functions such as mission and plan management, geographical information systems, authentication and authorisation, data distribution and alert management via shared services.
The microservices architecture enables these functions to be developed and managed independently of one another. This allows specific services to be scaled or updated without the need to reconfigure the entire system.
The web-based user interface reduces the need for dedicated client installations and enables authorised users to access the system via a web browser.
WACCS supports various communication technologies, such as RESTful Web Services, Enterprise DDS, Apache Kafka, WebSockets and Raw Sockets, enabling diverse systems and data sources to operate within the same architecture.
Its architecture, which is compatible with cloud technologies and clustering mechanisms, can be deployed at various scales on standard COTS hardware.
WACCS not only facilitates data sharing between command centres, but also creates a common operational environment
Capabilities
Distributed Command and Control
It enables multiple command centres to operate via a shared system infrastructure.
Web-Based Access
It enables authorised users to access the system via a web browser without the need to install a dedicated client.
2D / 3D Operational Visualisation
It supports the display and analysis of field data on a map.
Microservice-Based Architecture
It enables system functions to be managed and scaled as independent services.
Cloud and Clustering Support
It supports deployment at various scales and high availability requirements.
Support for Multiple Integrations
It can work with different communication technologies and data sources.
The Difference
Why WACCS?
It fosters a shared operational understanding in large-scale operations
The core value of WACCS is that it brings together teams working in different centres within the same information and task structure.
reduces the information gap between different command posts
ensures that operational data is used within a shared context
brings together task and planning processes under a single structure
facilitates the interoperability of distributed command structures
supports the activation of alternative command posts when necessary
enables data from different systems to be integrated into a common architecture.
WACCS ensures that decision-making and coordination are sustainable across distributed structures, rather than centralising command in a single hub
Use Cases
WACCS can be used in operational structures that span vast geographical areas and require the coordinated operation of multiple command centres.
Maritime Operations
It enables different naval command centres to monitor operational information via a common platform and to maintain mission coordination.
Air Operations
It enables the sharing of operational information and the management of tasks amongst dispersed air command elements via a common system.
Land Operations
It supports the management of planning, mission and situational information for land command centres at different levels via a shared infrastructure.
Coastal and Border Surveillance
It enables the information received from sensors and command posts spread across a wide geographical area to be analysed within a single operational overview.
Alternative Command Structures
It supports the activation of alternative centres in situations where the main command centre is unavailable or the operation needs to be managed from a different location.
Technical Architecture
- Core function
- Management of operational information, tasks and coordination between distributed command centres
- Architectural approach
- Web-based, microservices architecture
- User interface
- A web-based interface accessible via a web browser
- Geospatial capabilities
- 2D/3D map viewing and drawing
- Communication technologies
- Restful Web Services, Enterprise DDS, Apache Kafka, WebSockets and Raw Sockets
- Common services
- Identity verification, authorisation, GIS, data distribution, alerts, plan and task management
- Infrastructure
- Standard COTS hardware
- Scalability
- Compatibility with clustering mechanisms and cloud technologies
Who Is It For?
Decision-maker
It supports the evaluation of information from different centres within a common operational framework.
Command / Operations Team
It enables you to track up-to-date information, tasks and orders via the same system.
Systems Architect / Integrator
It facilitates the integration of different systems and data sources into a common C2 architecture.
IT / Systems Management
Thanks to its web-based, microservice-based and clusterable architecture, it offers flexible deployment options.
Organisation
It helps to manage distributed command structures via a shared and scalable infrastructure.
Layer 04 - Command
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Next Step
A Common Operational Picture for All Command Centres
Effective coordination in large-scale operations is not achieved simply by linking different centres together. The real value lies in ensuring that all decision-making points have access to the same information, the same context and the same operational structure.
By establishing this common working framework, WACCS supports distributed command structures in operating as a cohesive whole.
From different centres to a single operational approach
Please contact MilSOFT’s experts to assess how WACCS can be integrated into your existing or new command and control architecture.