Field Integrated Communications and Information System for Bulgarian Land Forces

Abstract

The development of command, control, communications and information systems is a priority in the development of the Bulgarian armed forces, established in the Governmental Program for NATO Accession 1 and confirmed by Parliament with the adoption of the Military Doctrine of Republic of Bulgaria. 2 In implementation of the declared priorities, the first major modernization project was for development of the field communications and information system of the main land formations of the Bulgarian rapid reaction forces, that would contribute to NATO and NATO-led peace support operations. The tender for the project, that became known as the FICIS (Field Integrated Communications and Information System) project was conducted in 1998. During its implementation requirements were influenced by the knowledge and experience gained by military leaders and experts during the comprehensive C4 Study, 3 as well as by dedicated seminars and discussions. 4