What is Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2)?
Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) is the U.S. Army’s initiative to fundamentally change how digital mission command is conducted, utilizing a common data layer to provide a continuous common operating picture with a single, integrated view of the battlefield to enable swift and decisive action.

How is Lockheed Martin supporting the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) effort?
Lockheed Martin serves as the U.S. Army’s Team Lead for the 25th Infantry Division NGC2 prototype, collaborating with several best-of-breed industry partners and augmenting the team by identifying compelling new capabilities to onboard and scale.

What role does the 25th Infantry Division (25ID) have in NGC2?
The 25th Infantry Division is one of two Army Divisions selected to prototype NGC2 capabilities that demonstrate increased decision making, speed and lethality.

What are the NGC2 Lightning Surge exercises?
The “Lightning Surge” exercises are intended to showcase the development of the NGC2 prototype in line with operational training objectives and add iterative capability over time, being coordinated by the 25th Infantry Division, in collaboration with Team Lockheed Martin, throughout the Indo-Pacific.

How does U.S. Army and Soldier feedback support the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiative?
Soldier feedback provides developers with vital data to continue to improve the NGC2 prototype, as this iterative process accelerates modernization and ensures technology meets real-world operational needs. 

How is Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) being utilized throughout the Lightning Surge exercises?
As new capability is added, the NGC2 prototype’s scalable and adaptable data-centric architecture enables emerging capabilities to be rapidly integrated and surfaced to Soldiers, ensuring the system evolves alongside changing mission requirements and operational needs.

How does Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) improve battlefield decision-making for multi-domain operations?
NGC2 is intended to enable faster decision-making, improved responsiveness, and enhanced mission effectiveness in environments where speed can mean the difference between success and failure.

What challenges is the Army trying to solve with Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) capabilities?
Next Generation Command and Control, or NGC2, is a key part of the Army’s effort to modernize its forces, and for the Tropic Lightning Division, that means planning for the unique challenges of the Indo-Pacific theater.