“In supporting the Defense Department’s broad push to develop a secure 5G core environment, officials at Joint Base San Antonio are exploring next-generation wireless capabilities to accelerate enhanced health care for U.S. service members anywhere on Earth—and beyond it…”
“DOD has dedicated millions of dollars across more than 10 military bases over the last few years in a large-scale effort to test out and deploy 5G applications that support its mission. While other bases are embarking on projects associated with smart warehouses and spectrum-sharing, JBSA’s been tasked with producing prototypes and experiments concentrated on advanced training and telemedicine uses for future medical needs and to optimize DOD’s medical care.
JBSA 5G Executive for Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Dr. Patti Geppert noted that such responsibilities were assigned to the base in part because of its close relationships with the Air Force and Army medical communities.
Among JBSA’s 5G explorations include projects using augmented reality or AR to boost medical training and expand coverage…”
“MSC’s next meeting will likely include a presentation on cyber vulnerabilities related to medical equipment.
Ensuring that all relevant entities are aware of the in-development 5G capabilities will be important going forward, Young told Nextgov after the meeting. With that top of mind this year, officials involved are preparing to conduct formal presentations at national and international conferences and symposiums, “depending on what COVID-19 allows” them to do.
For now, plans include potentially joining a NATO technical symposium, Military Health System medical meeting and medical vulnerabilities conference…” Read the full article here.
Source: Defense Officials Develop 5G-Enabled Medical Applications to Support Future Troops – By Brandi Vincent, January 14, 2022. Nextgov.
