LOGSTAT, MEDSTAT, & PERSTAT: Communication, Reporting, and Planning in Real Time for U.S. Northern Command

Jul 11

CASE STUDY

At the onset of COVID-19, U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) needed a way to collect real-time information to help make decisions on where to deploy personnel across the country. USNORTHCOM partnered with Monkton to develop LOGSTAT, MEDSTAT, and PERSTAT—three apps that enabled real-time communication with commanding officers. These apps also delivered predictive data and analytics, putting new command and control concepts into practice in real time.

Challenge:

When it comes to ensuring missions run smoothly, a solid way to collect data from the field is crucial. In the case of USNORTHCOM, General O'Shaughnessy needed a direct line to monitor the status of forward deployers and what they needed during the pandemic. The command ultimately needed a way to provide rapid support and make informed decisions on defense efforts using real-time data.

Key Accomplishments:

Immediate communication with forward-deployed users at the Edge

Supported a multi-layered defense strategy

Put new command and control ideas into practice in real time

Solution:

USNORTHCOM partnered with Monkton using the MATTER IDIQ to develop the LOGSTAT, MEDSTAT, and PERSTAT apps for iOS. These life-saving systems analyzed data on hospital capacity and reproductive rates, and directly informed decision making on where General O'Shaughnessy deployed personnel.

LOGSTAT, MEDSTAT, and PERSTAT apps utilized existing commercial technologies, enabling thousands of deployed personnel at healthcare facilities nationwide to communicate directly with General Terrence O’Shaughnessy during the COVID-19 response.