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Across the southern border, Soldiers are leveraging advanced Army technologies from Capability Program Executive - Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (CPE-IEW&S) to increase situational awareness, strengthen security, and support U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). These systems provide situational awareness, enable rapid decision-making and give Soldiers the tools they need to operate effectively in a challenging environment.
CPE-IEW&S Delivers Critical Capabilities
While the scale and urgency of the current mission are unprecedented, military support to the southern border is not new. For nearly two decades, U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) has assisted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at the border through approved mission requests, but what sets this mission apart is its broader scope and the increased integration of advanced technologies. By deploying proven systems that have supported operations worldwide, CPE-IEW&S ensures Soldiers and partners can respond quickly and effectively to emerging challenges.
Systems Strengthening Border Security
Several CPE-IEW&S systems are in use at the southern border today, each delivering unique capabilities for surveillance, reconnaissance, and engineering operations.
G-BOSS(E): Persistent Surveillance
The Ground-Based Operational Surveillance System (Expeditionary) (G-BOSS(E)) is a self-contained, multi-spectral sensor system that can provide nonstop observation over vast terrain. It can detect, classify, identify, track and report on contacts by fusing video and sensor data into a single display. G-BOSS(E)'s ability to operate continuously in all weather conditions makes it a key asset for maintaining situational awareness along the border.
“Integrating the G-BOSS(E) system into our mission has fundamentally changed how we operate. We’re no longer limited by line of sight or daylight. This technology allows us to detect and respond to potential threats before they reach the border, giving us a proactive edge,” said Sgt. 1st Class Sean Marshall, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 759th Military Police Battalion.
LRAS3: Long-Range Reconnaissance
The Long-Range Advanced Scout Surveillance System (LRAS3) provides reconnaissance capabilities from mobile platforms such as the Stryker armored vehicle. Along the southern border, it provides Soldiers with long-range detection capabilities to discreetly monitor trails, canyons and key terrain features, making LRAS3 a key component for long-range surveillance and reconnaissance.
ENFIRE: Engineering Support and Planning
The Instrument Set, Reconnaissance, and Surveying (commonly known as ENFIRE) provides engineers with essential tools to support reconnaissance, construction management, and a wide range of engineering tasks. Along the border, engineers use ENFIRE to conduct operations such as obstacle planning, field surveying, and infrastructure improvements. By streamlining data collection and analysis, ENFIRE enables more efficient planning and execution of these critical missions.
“The ENFIRE kit enables my Engineer Reconnaissance Team to capture real-time data, instantly update reporting formats, and convert raw inputs into clear, actionable products. Its ability to seamlessly transfer data across devices streamlines the creation of mission briefs, making complex findings easily understandable for non-engineer planners,” said 2nd Lt. Ilyas Nasri, Engineer Reconnaissance Team, Task Force Forge.
CSP: Near Real-Time Imagery and Targeting
The Common Sensor Payload (CSP) provides near real time imagery for detecting and classifying movement. Equipped with day/night imaging sensors and laser designation capabilities, CSP enhances the ability of battlefield commanders to identify and track individuals in austere environments.
ISA: Connecting Sensors for a Unified View
Integrated Sensor Architecture (ISA) is a software framework that allows for multiple sensors and systems to seamlessly share data. At the southern border, this means operators can fuse information from aerial, ground, and fixed surveillance platforms into a single operational picture. By reducing stovepipes and enabling real-time data exchange, ISA improves decision making and ensures Soldiers and partners have access to the most accurate information possible.
Technology as a Force Multiplier
Together, these systems act as a force multiplier by integrating intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance into a unified operational picture.
“The southern border mission highlights the importance of modernizing with speed and purpose. By integrating our systems into joint operations, we’re not only supporting the mission, but also demonstrating how advanced technologies can adapt to complex challenges anywhere. This is about ensuring our forces are always ready, connected and effective,” said Brig. Gen. Kevin Chaney, Capability Program Executive for CPE-IEW&S.
From long-range detection to real-time imagery, CPE-IEW&S capabilities ensure Soldiers can identify potential threats, respond quickly, and support CBP in securing the mission.
Joint Task Force- Southern Border
JTF-SB, under the direction of USNORTHCOM, executes full-scale, agile, and all-domain operations in support of CBP to protect the territorial integrity of the United States and achieve 100% operational control of the southern border. As the situation at the southern border evolves, CPE-IEW&S remains committed to delivering the cutting-edge solutions Soldiers need to safeguard the mission today and into the future.
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