for air force network systems and communication | basic research in information science and technology for air force needs, 2006

They go beyond traditional “tactical,” which is oriented to the voice and to human users, and beyond traditional ad hoc networks.

air force network ideology is always interesting to watch, as it was them who sponsored baran to develop his version of packet switching.

european historical versions by donald davies |.uk, who coined the word packet - as some say and louis pouzin |.fr