This guidebook is dedicated to the thousands of professionals who have contributed to the development and employment of tactical data links. Your contribution to the warfighting capabilities of our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines is a tribute to your ingenuity, technical knowledge and personal dedication. The employment of tactical data links is a clear example of network-centric operations and the force multiplier that is achieved through focused utilization of technology.
Throughout the world, the employment of Link 16 is recognized as the cornerstone of a modern command and control architecture. Its integration in the United States and Allied platforms has shown exponential growth. To continue the support of the operators in the field, this guidebook provides an excellent source of material that has been updated with the latest information by leading experts. I encourage those with a thirst for knowledge to delve deeply into these pages, as it has been written with an equal commitment to excellence.