Many units have already discovered the benefit of accessisng information in real time and sharing information while in remote locations. Nothing can be more frustrating than to be in a remote location and require information that is not available.
Missions have to be delayed while the required information or specialist is called upon.
With the advent of the computer and internet age, authoritative internet sites can substitute and provide the necessary information. Although there is additional equipment for a mobile unit to transport in order to have internet access, it enables the units to consolidate information on authoritative websites, minimize the paper files required, space for the paper files and specialists required. Many effective companies already share information between offices. This is commonly referred to as knowledge management. The need to share timely information becomes more critical when there is a detachment of people sent to a remote location.