JSTARS Adds Blue Force Tracking Capability, Safety, Combat ID improved

US Air Force, The ability to distinguish between friend and foe, an overarching concept known as blue force tracking, is a critical aspect of conducting effective network centric military operations. 
 
The Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar Systems Group recently made its first steps toward that goal with an initial installation of an existing system called Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below in what the program calls,