Maj. Gen. Robert S. Ferrell commanding general, United States Army Communications-Electronics Command and Aberdeen Proving Ground, is shown some of the new satellite-based technology during his visit to 2nd HBCT, 1st AD, as part of the Network Integration Evaluation 12.2 at Fort Bliss, Texas, May 2, 2012. NIE 12.2 provides up-front integration of required capabilities of new technologies on a Brigade Combat Team in a simulated battlefield before deciding whether to purchase and field to theater.