ABOUT

Fort Monmouth is the center of gravity for the development of the Army's Command and Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Sensors and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems. Much of the Army's research and development of these hi-tech systems is done at Fort Monmouth by members of Team C4ISR.

Several of the most technologically, advanced systems currently being used today in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom and Homeland Defense were developed at Fort Monmouth. Team C4ISR equips the joint warfighter with tomorrow's technology by providing the architectural framework and systems engineering to ensure joint interoperability and integration across the battle space.

The organizations that make up "Team C4ISR" are collocated at Fort Monmouth to create the synergy that allows rapid prototyping, fielding and modernization of systems that save lives on the battlefield. The Team executes its mission through a collaborative process of technology, lifecycle development, acquisition excellence, and logistics power projection.

Team C4ISR's contributions to today's joint warfighting capabilities are part of Fort Monmouth's long history of research and technology development. In 1917 Fort Monmouth, then called Camp Vail was home to the Army's Signal School. The War Department declared the camp a permanent military post in 1925 designating it Fort Monmouth in honor of soldiers who fought during the American Revolution on the nearby fields.

The post's location in high-tech New Jersey provides ready access to the premier institutions in academia and industry and a skilled workforce to provide Team C4ISR with an unprecedented knowledge base to develop the most advanced warfighting systems.

The fort is located a few miles west of the "Jersey Shore," one hour south of New York City and an hour and a half east of Philadelphia with easy access to several, major rail and air hubs. Nearby Maguire Air Force Base and Fort Dix provide the acreage for large scale C4ISR experimentation.

Fort Monmouth is home to a variety of other Army, Department of Defense and government activities, but the primary tenants are the members of Team C4ISR:

CECOM - The Army's Communications Electronics Command (CECOM), although geographically dispersed at various locations throughout the U.S. and around the world, is the host and largest activity at Fort Monmouth. The Software Engineering Center (SEC); Information Systems Engineering Command (ISEC); Logistics and Readiness Center (LRC); Tobyhanna Army Depot; and CECOM Acquisition Center (AC) are all part of CECOM.

CERDEC - The Communications and Electronics Research and Development Center (CERDEC) has made many contributions in research in development, such as Night Vision goggles, counter equipment for improvised explosive devices, shortstop electronic protection systems, and well sensor systems to provide soldiers with a safe method for rapidly inspecting wells and underground locations in OIF/OEF. CERDEC is part of the Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM), headquartered at Aberdeen Proving Grounds but the CERDEC at Fort Monmouth is its largest activity.

PEOs - Team C4ISR's other members are three of the Army's Program Executive Offices (PEO) two of which are headquartered at Fort Monmouth; The PEO for Command, Control, Communications Tactical (PEO C3T) and the PEO for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEWS). The third is the PEO for Enterprise Information Systems (PEO EIS), headquartered at Ft Belvoir, with Program Managers located at Fort Monmouth.

Other Fort Monmouth tenants include the Defense Information Systems Agency, the Joint Interoperability Engineering Organization which furthers joint interoperability through an alliance with its Navy and Air Force counterparts and a jointly staffed Commanders in Chief Interoperability Program Office (CIPO).

The United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS), which trains 250 cadet candidates each year for entrance as freshmen into the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY, also calls Fort Monmouth home.

The 754th Explosive Ordnance Disposal , which provides emergency response to military and federal civilian agencies throughout New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Pennsylvania is also one of Fort Monmouth's tenants.

The facilities at Fort Monmouth also serve the families and service members from Earle Naval Weapons Station in Colts Neck, NJ and the Coast Guard at Sandy Hook with the commissary, Post Exchange and Patterson Army Health Clinic. Patterson also serves the more than 7,000 retirees in the area with its new VA clinic.

The Garrison provides installation management and support to Team C4ISR elements, and tenant organizations on post. The Garrison is responsible for Base Operations, Contractor Support and Real Property that includes main post and the Charles Wood Area, as well as various programs and services to enhance the quality of life for soldiers and civilians at Fort Monmouth.

A full array of modern Morale, Welfare and Recreation activities are available on post including:
A 900-seat Expo theater; a Centralized Hospitality and Catering Office; a renovated Auto Craft Center with new car wash; a 20-lane bowling center with new lounge area; dining and meeting room upgrades at the Officers' Club; a new Child Development Center which accommodates 244 children; and an 18-hole golf course, which has a new pro shop, golf cart storage area and renovated locker rooms.

Fort Monmouth is considered a leader among Army installations in providing infrastructure development and support to the Team C4ISR mission of equipping the joint warfighter with tomorrow's technology. Following the goals, objectives and strategy outlined in Army Vision 2010 and Joint Vision 2010, Fort Monmouth is moving forward with the Army vision for future.