Battle Command Knowledge System (BCKS)

Challenge

BCKS is the Army's knowledge management system. BCKS supports the Army by providing a repository for knowledge documents and professional discussions. It connects soldiers across the boundaries of time and distance through collaboration, information exchange and sharing of best practices. Members contribute to the generation of new ideas and make valuable contacts.

Solution

DRC's team of dedicated Knowledge Management professionals, facilitators and trainers provide innovative network and knowledge management services to the U.S. Army's BCKS at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. As subcontractor to the Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), DRC's Knowledge Management facilitators and professionals support a series of Knowledge Management networks and forums designed to capture, manage and share information on a variety of military subjects that link groups of similar interest virtually 24/7.

DRC provides knowledge management support and services to the Leadership and Leader Development Knowledge Network (LLDKN) and Operational Forces Knowledge Network. DRC also provides BCKS/Knowledge Management training to customers across the Army. DRC Knowledge Managers facilitate, coordinate, integrate and share knowledge among the eight professional forums in the Leadership and Leader Development and Operating Forces Knowledge Network. Forum facilitators support online discussions, connect forum members and subject matter experts and capture new knowledge for future use.

Benefits/Achievements

The BCKS, which DRC supports:

Provides knowledge management and network services to a variety of customers worldwide.
Supports Integration and cross-fertilization of knowledge between diverse communities of practice.
Informs today's leaders, policy makers and soldiers on issues and lessons learned relevant to current and future operations for training, education and professional development.
Provides real-world context drawn from current operations that have direct impact and application to modern-day warfare, training and education.

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