The Surface to Air Missile Operations Centre (SAMOC) is a comprehensive air defence management system specifically designed for joint and combined operations within a multi-service and multi-national environment.

The system, which was initially developed for the German Air Force, optimizes and increases

• the effectiveness of a mix of sensor, effectors and air defence systems

by using

• state-of-the-art planning-,
• multi data link handling-,
• advanced data processing- and
• ergonomic display technologies

As a comprehensive Command and Control Centre for Ground Based Air Defence operations, SAMOC provides an integrated Battle Management and Command and Control capability which can be employed for both local and out-of-area operation.

SAMOC – Operational Benefits

SAMOC is a key system which integrates and fuses Air Defence Command & Control systems, sensors and weapon systems in a networked environment into a single "System of Systems". During all phases of operations, preparation and operations, a high degree of technical, system and operational interoperability is established by using Tactical Data Links, automatic Message Processing (like ADatP-3) and utilizing military procedures.

This networking concept greatly increases shared situational awareness, monitoring capabilities, speed of command, weapon system effectiveness and survivability of own and coalition forces against aerial threat.

SAMOC supports the whole operational cycle from preparation including training, force generation and mission planning to mission execution using automated tools to support the operators in executing their tasks. Changes resulting from experience gained in recent operations are incorporated in the next planning, mission and training cycle.

SAMOC – Functional areas

SAMOC provides integrated Command and Control capabilities that automate and integrate the performance of the following functional areas:

• Force Operations

Decision support to enhance planning, co-ordination and preparation of Air Defence operations supported by automated military message handling and automatic database replication mechanisms for information exchange between operation centres on various command levels.

• Engagement Operations

Real-time fusion/correlation of information with instantaneous decision support tools, thereby reducing engagement times and optimizing engagement results of an mixed air defence environment including processing of Tactical Ballistic Missile Defence.

• Common Services / Communications

Data distribution to multi-service, multi-national and civil agencies using standard NATO Tactical Data Links and ADatP-3.

• Training & Simulation

Realistic interactive training and simulation capabilities for defence design evaluation, operations preparation, mission rehearsal and post-action analysis.