BC2A HQ

BC2A HQ

BC2A HQ is C2 turn-key solution that addresses operational needs for HQs from tactical up to joint echelons by offering a standardized set of collaborative core and interoperability features.

Components

Key Benefits

  • Accelerates the decision-making cycle by automating standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Open architecture with SDK available for independent development and system extensions
  • Seamless integration with Command Support (CS) and Combat Service Support (CSS) systems (Fires, Engineering Support, etc.)
  • Secure access control through Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Flexible and highly configurable, aligned with operational FMN requirements
  • Standardized data exchange over LAN, WAN, and combat radio networks
  • Enhanced and automated Common Operational Picture (COP)
  • Browser-based JCOP (Joint Common Operational Picture) visualization
  • Compliant with NATO interoperability standards and symbology
  • Local language interface support
  • System architecture aligned with NAF and FMN principles

System Highlights

Common Operational Picture (COP) & Recognized Pictures

Provides near real-time situational awareness through layered GIS visualization, including:

  • Friendly forces
  • Enemy forces
  • Operational events
  • Obstacles and environmental factors

Advanced GIS Capabilities

  • Line of Sight (LOS) and Radial Sight analysis
  • 2D and 3D operational visualization
  • Topogeodetical calculations
  • Dynamic map contrast adjustment

Own Forces Position Update

  • Automatic position updates via GPS
  • GPS data ingestion from radios and external GPS receivers
  • Continuous tracking of own forces in the operational environment

Reporting

  • Create, edit, and submit operational reports
  • Fully compliant with AdatP-3 standard

Standardized Data Exchange Over Radio

  • Reliable Data Transport Protocol over HF, VHF, MB, LAN, and WAN
  • IP-level QoS policies (priority, ordering, expiration)
  • Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
  • Configurable parameters per communication medium

Tactical Chat

  • Secure text messaging and file exchange
  • Priority-based communication
  • Group-based operational messaging

ORBAT / TASKORG Management

  • Create and edit ORBATs and TASKORGs
  • Export in XML format
  • Structured force organization management

Operational Documents

(Analysis, Estimate, Plans & Orders)

  • Unlimited creation of plans and orders
  • Predefined templates compliant with STANAG 2199
  • Custom template creation (STANAG 2199 and non-standard formats)

Operational Requests

  • Create, edit, transmit, and receive operational requests
  • Integration with custom and mission-specific request types

Alerts Management

  • Exchange alerts with external C2 systems
  • Supported alert types:
    • Contact Alert
    • AIR Alert
    • CBRN Alert
  • Proximity alert configuration

Interoperability

  • MIP Baseline 3.1 – JC3IEDM 3.1 (STANAG 5525)
  • Data exchange with coalition HQs via MIP 4.x
  • NATO EFI interoperability (STANAG 5527)
  • NVG interfaces for operational overlay sharing
  • TDL integration (name, hostility, location)

Multi-Echelon & Collaborative Work Environment

  • Collaborative HQ operational workspace
  • Need-to-know information access principle
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
  • Secure Single Sign-On (SSO)

 

References

BC2A HQ has been tested in various exercises and working groups of interoperability:

  • Coalition Warrior Interoperability Exercise 2011-2023
  • MIP working groups activities for interoperability 2007-2023
  • Defender 2021 – IOC Certification for NATO MNC-SE
  • Cetatea, Dacica, Getica 2020
  • Histria 2022