Domestic Operations Communications require interoperabilty with local, state, federal and non-governmental organizations, surge/emergency satellite communications, and communication path diversity (J#2A, Items 2,3, and 6). Mission Critical Push-to-talk (PTT) enables this through seamless integration of cellular, land mobile radios, and satellite communications on the move. Mission Critical PTT offers IP-enabled voice and data, allowing it to be easily integrated into NIMS-compliant data standards. In addition, communications are secured by 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES256) to avoid cyber threats. Mission Critical PTT is interoperable with the Satellite Mutual Aid Radio Talkgroups (SMART), providing the ability to connect to national, regional, and functional government talk groups for coordination and operations, especially in communications-challenged environments. Mission Critical PTT also provides Global Positioning System (GPS) data for each satellite terminal, enabling the ability to track vehicle movement and improve situational awareness. Deployable kits can be configured in airline overhead baggage size/weight and rapidly installed on commercial or military vehicles.

Recommend providing 100 Mission Critical Push-to-talk (PTT) deployable kits for each of the ten FEMA Regions . Domestic Operations Communications require field surge/emergency, mobile SATCOM systems. Mission Critical PTT enables satellite voice and data as well as cross banding for cellular and land mobile radios, to ensure always on, always available communications.