Standardized Tactical Entry Point

The primary objective of Standardized Tactical Entry Point (STEP) is to extend DISN services into the tactical theater to provide initial connectivity between the deployed warfighter and sustaining base.

DISN services will include Defense Switched Network, DRSN, JWICS, SIPRNET, NIPRNET and VTC. Today this connectivity is established via SHF (X band) DSCS satellites. Once tactical forces begin deploying tri-band satellite systems, C and Ku capability will be added.