CHANDLER, Ariz. — BlackOhm is supporting Northern Strike 26-2, one of the Department of Defense’s largest reserve-component training exercises, by providing real-time personnel-tracking technology that enhances situational awareness during rescue air mobility training at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center.
The exercise runs Aug. 1-15 and brings together approximately 9,000 participants from U.S. military services and multinational partner nations. Northern Strike strengthens interoperability, improves readiness and validates joint warfighting capabilities across multiple operational domains. Personnel carry BlackOhm Sigma tracking devices during the exercise. The wearable technology continuously transmits secure GPS location data throughout the operational area. Sigma uses the Banshee Tactical Communications System, a private LTE network for secure communications when commercial infrastructure is unavailable.
The Banshee network securely transports location data to authorized users, creating a live common operational picture for commanders and exercise leaders. This real-time visibility allows leaders to monitor personnel movement, maintain accountability, coordinate response teams and improve operational decision-making throughout the mission.
“Modern military operations require resilient communications and continuous situational awareness,” said Phil Moore, account executive at BlackOhm. “Sigma delivers accurate, real-time personnel visibility, and the Banshee Tactical Communications System securely transports that information across the battlefield. Together, the technologies help commanders improve accountability, strengthen coordination and make faster decisions in complex operational environments.”
BlackOhm designs Sigma for military, homeland security and public safety organizations operating in austere environments. The platform integrates with secure communications networks, command-and-control systems and operational analytics to deliver real-time personnel visibility.
Northern Strike 26-2 continues through Aug. 15 at the National All-Domain Warfighting Center in northern Michigan, providing realistic training that prepares joint and multinational forces for future operations. Camp Grayling is part of the center and supports the exercise’s summer and winter iterations.
