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Command and Control Communications for Large-Scale Multi-Agency Operations

Connect up to 10 radios and 14 total audio devices for command vehicles, emergency operations centers, field command posts, and large-scale incident coordination. Commander Elite is the high-capacity ICRI platform for agencies that need more radios, more devices, and more structured communication control than Operator Pro provides.

Where Commander Elite Fits

Commander Elite represents the highest-capacity tier of the ICRI Interoperability Platform. It is designed for operations that require:

Operational Requirements

MORE RADIOS and mORE voice devices
MORE structured communication control
Centralized COMMAND-level interoperability
Support for large, chaotic, and fast-changing incidents
Coordination across mULTIPLE AGENCIES and MULITPLE OPERATIONAL roles

Built For

This is the platform for incidents where communication cannot depend on a single patch, a single channel, or a single agency system.

Commander Elite is built for agencies that already have communications systems but still have gaps when multiple agencies arrive at once.

Bridge collapse response
Large urban incidents
Flash Flood Response
Major fire response
Multi-agency disaster operations
Unified command
Mobile command vehicle deployment
EOC-based coordination
Continuity of operations

Quick Platform Summary

10 Radios / 14 Total Audio Devices

Supports higher-capacity communication management than field-level interoperability systems.

Configurable 4TG

The Incident Commander assigns radios and voice devices to talk groups and can change them on the fly.

Centralized Command and Control

Built for command vehicles, EOCs, large incidents, and structured multi-agency operations.

Multiple Environments

Supports radio, trunked radio, PTToC, cellular, satellite, VoIP, SIP, mesh-connected audio, and dispatch-connected audio.

Operational Context

Some incidents become chaotic immediately. A bridge collapses. A major fire cuts through a city block. A large transportation incident triggers local, state, and federal response. Multiple agencies arrive with good systems that still do not fully connect.

That is where Commander Elite fits.

It is designed for incidents where:

Multiple agencies need to communicate at the same time

Communications must be separated by role or mission

Command needs to control and adjust talk groups quickly

The communications plan must change as the incident changes

Commander Elite can function as a direct patch when needed, but that is not the primary reason agencies buy it.

Agencies buy Commander Elite when they need a centralized interoperability hub for large-scale, multi-agency coordination.

What Commander Elite Does

Commander Elite is a 10-radio interoperability platform and a high-capacity radio interoperability gateway that connects radios and voice devices into one controlled communication environment. Operates as a unified voice layer across radios, networks, and communication systems.

→ Multi-agency scale: Connect more agencies and more systems at once

→ On-the-fly changes: Move radios and devices between talk groups quickly

→ Unified mission support: Support command, operations, support, logistics, and external coordination AT THE SAME TIME

→ Talk group control: Assign radios and devices to different talk groups

→ Encrypted coordination: Keep encrypted systems on the same talk group when required

→ Remote management: Manage communications from the scene or from an off-site control point

More Than More Ports

This is not just more ports. It is more control over how communications are organized, grouped, and adjusted during large-scale incidents.

Platform-Wide Capability

Commander Elite supports interoperability across operational environments. Connects radio, cellular, VoIP, SIP, and satellite voice systems. Enables direct participation from smartphones, dispatch, and remote users. Supports cross-band, cross-platform, and cross-encryption communication.

Operational Environments

Command and control communications
Large-scale multi-agency interoperability
Unified command interoperability
Disaster response communications
Mobile command vehicle interoperability
Emergency operations center communications
Ship-to-shore communication
Air-to-ground coordination
Local-to-state interoperability

Voice Path Integration

Radio to PTToC
Radio to cellular
Radio to satellite
Radio to VoIP and SIP-connected voice environments
Radio to trunked radio participation through donor radios
Radio to mesh and MANET systems through donor radios

Dispatch Audio Integration

Motorola ASTRO
Zetron
Other dispatch and console environments

Communications routed through the system can be monitored, managed, and accessed as active communication resources without replacing the systems the agency already uses. Supports walk-up radio integration on the fly and radio integration without reconfiguration. Commander Elite supports command vehicle interoperability and EOC interoperability for agencies managing large incidents, continuity events, and multi-agency response from a centralized coordination site.

Configurable Talk Group Control

Commander Elite supports configurable 4TG operation. The Incident Commander chooses what talk group each radio or voice device goes on.

Those assignments are not fixed. They can be changed on scene and remotely.

This enables agencies to maintain structure while still adapting the communications plan in real time.

Real-Time Control

Devices can be assigned, separated, regrouped, and reassigned without rewiring or radio reprogramming.

It Can Connect

On the device
Through a local interface
Through remote control

No rewiring. No delay. No dependency on external personnel.

This Is Critical When:

Agencies continue to arrive
Communication groups need to be reorganized
Command wants to isolate or combine talk paths
The initial communications structure no longer fits the situation

Remote Talk Group Control Interface

Commander Elite supports a Remote Talk Group Control Interface built for higher-capacity coordination.

View: See active talk groups in real time.

Create: Add or modify talk groups as needed.

Reassign: Move radios, sat phones, and VoIP users.

Adjust: Separate or combine communication groups.

Monitor: Track active communications continuously.

All-Call: Reach all connected users at once.

Can Be Used From

Command Remains Primary

Multiband Radios vs. True Interoperability

Multiband radios let one user access multiple bands. Commander Elite connects multiple users, multiple agencies, and multiple systems into one communication environment.

Multiband Radios Do Not:

Organize multiple agencies into separate talk groups
Create a centralized command-level interoperability hub
Remove manual relay and patchwork between systems
Support large-scale coordination across radios, PTToC, dispatch, satellite, and voice endpoints at the same time

Commander Elite Does:

Multiband radios let 1 user access multiple bands.

Commander Elite connects MULTIPLE users, MULTIPLE agencies, and MULTIPLE systems into one communication environment.

Command and Remote Access

The IC is 40 miles away. The incident is escalating. Three agencies are on different systems. Here is how Commander Elite keeps command in control.

A direct voice point

A connected handset or headset gives command a direct voice point into the full communication environment – no separate path required.

Reach in from anywhere

A mobile phone or PTToC app or SIP telephone can be called from anywhere and bridged directly into active talk groups.

Stay connected off-site

Command can monitor, participate, and coordinate across all active communication paths from off-site.

Field users stay unchanged

All field users remain on their native systems – nothing changes for them.

Command stays in command – from anywhere.

see it in action:

VoIP and SIP Integration

Commander Elite supports VoIP integration, including SIP support, for IP-based voice environments.

Commander Elite can be purchased with VoIP capability, including SIP support, for integration into IP-based voice environments, command vehicles, emergency operations centers, and other network-connected communication systems.

This Enables Agencies To:

Especially Relevant In:

PTToC Integration

Commander Elite supports PTToC integration for agencies operating broadband push-to-talk alongside LMR systems.

PTToC Users Enter Operational Talk Groups

Broadband push-to-talk users can be brought directly into the active interoperability environment.

LMR and PTToC Users Communicate Across the Same Event

Land mobile radio and broadband push-to-talk users operate together without forcing a single device type.

Broader Interoperability Without Forcing Agencies Onto a Single Device Type

Agencies keep their existing devices and still participate in the unified communication environment.

Mesh and MANET Integration

Commander Elite integrates with MESH and MANET environments using donor radios. This enables mesh-connected audio to be brought into the interoperability platform and bridged to other communication systems.

Commander Elite does not manage the network itself. It keeps communication across those systems usable and connected.

Integration Approach

Donor radios serve as the bridge point, allowing MESH and MANET audio to enter the Commander Elite environment and be routed to other connected systems. Without requiring changes to the MESH network itself.

Trunked Radio Participation

Commander Elite supports Trunked Radio participation through donor radios. This enables agencies to bring trunked systems into the interoperability plan WITHOUT changing infrastructure.

This is useful in incidents where trunked system users, conventional radio users, PTToC users, satellite users, and command-level voice systems all need to communicate in the same operational environment.

Monitoring, Distribution, and Recording

Supports monitoring, distribution, and external recording of all communication paths.

Listen-Only Monitoring

Command-level visibility across active communication paths without interrupting operations.

Audio Distribution

Enables Single Talk group coordination and the Incident Edge

External Recording Connection

External recording system connection supports documentation and review during extended or complex incidents

Advanced Audio and Control

Commander Elite Uses:

PTT-controlled radio ports
VOX-enabled telephony ports

VOX-enabled telephony ports automatically activate voice transmission, and PTT-controlled radio interfaces maintain standard RF operation.

Also Supports:

Adjustable audio levels
Talk-group control
Local and remote operator access
Structured routing across connected devices
DTMF keypad control for secure, precise communication management
Built-in noise reduction to improve intelligibility in high-interference environments

Stackable Integration Architecture

Commander Elite is designed to integrate into existing communication systems and expand their capability. Builds on what teams already have, adding capability where it is needed. Commander Elite supports radio-agnostic interoperability across mixed manufacturers, bands, and system types. If the device has audio and the correct cable interface, it can be integrated into the communication environment.

It can integrate into:

Mobile Command Vehicles

Fixed command and communications systems

Dispatch-Connected Environments

PTToC and network voice environments

Mesh or Satellite-Supported Voice Paths

Walk-up radio environments in command vehicle and field interoperability settings

This is important for agencies with limited budgets or grant-driven purchases because Commander Elite gives them one system with multiple deployment and integration options instead of requiring multiple separate systems.

Field-Controlled Operation

Commander Elite keeps communication control with the people managing the incident.

Field and Command Personnel Can Manage Talk-Group Assignments Directly

No dependency on remote technical staff or dispatch to make changes during the incident.

The Platform Does Not Depend on Dispatch-Built Patches for Baseline Operation

Commander Elite maintains interoperability capability independent of dispatch-built patches

Communication Structure Can Be Adjusted at the Point of Need

This gives agencies field-controlled operation without dependence on dispatch-built patches or external technical support

Infrastructure Independence

Commander Elite does not require the network to remain operational in order to maintain baseline interoperability capability.

Operates Independently of Network Availability

Maintains baseline interoperability for baseline interoperability without relying on broadband or external systems.

Maintains Communication in Degraded Environments

Operates in degraded, denied, or infrastructure-limited environments where other systems may fail.

Supports Local, Controlled Communication Paths

When broadband or external systems are unavailable, Commander Elite keeps communication moving.

What You Are Getting With Commander Elite

When agencies buy Commander Elite from C-AT, they are getting:

10-Radio System

A 10-radio interoperability system with support for 14 total audio devices

Configurable 4TG Control

Command-level talk-group assignment and reassignment on the fly

Multi-Path Audio

Analog, digital, trunked radios, PTToC, cellular, satellite, VoIP, SIP, dispatch and Mesh audio

Two Deployment Models

Rack-Mount and Guardian – ONE system for command vehicles, fixed installations, and ruggedized field deployments

Commander Elite also includes command access, remote talk-group control, and command vehicle / EOC integration. It is preconfigured for rapid deployment without programming in the field.

This is what buyers are getting from C-AT at the Commander Elite level:

More radios
More devices
More control
More flexibility
More ways to close interoperability gaps between agencies

One System. Two Deployment Models.

More radios, more agencies, and more control when incidents escalate.

One system that can be used in command vehicles, fixed installations, and ruggedized field deployments – without requiring separate systems for each environment.

Core Capabilities

High-Capacity Multi-System Interoperability

Connect radios, voice devices, and communication systems across agencies into one controlled environment.

Configurable 4TG Communication Control

Assign and reassign radios and connected voice devices to different talk groups on the fly as the incident evolves.

Field and Remote Talk Group Management

Manage talk-group assignments directly at the point of need — from the field or from a remote command location.

Dispatch and Command Environment Integration

Supports dispatch-connected audio, monitoring, external recording, and command vehicle / EOC integration.

Infrastructure-Independent Baseline Interoperability

Maintains baseline interoperability capability without relying on network availability.

This is the first system on scene, not a backend solution.

Cost Structure

No recurring subscription required to maintain baseline interoperability capability.

One platform with multiple deployment options reduces the need for separate interoperability systems.

What This Means for Agencies

Why It Matters

Commander Elite Rack-Mount

Centralized Interoperability for Large-Scale Incidents and Command Vehicle Integration

best for

Operational Role

Centralized interoperability hub for command vehicle integration, emergency operations center communications, large-scale incident coordination, and long-duration operations.

Capability Overview

The Commander Elite Rack-Mount integrates directly into existing communications infrastructure and provides centralized command and control communications for high-capacity interoperability operations. It is more suitable for large-scale incidents where multiple agencies, communication groups, and operational roles must be managed from a command vehicle, EOC, or fixed site.

Always-on interoperability for command vehicles, EOCs, and fixed command environments.

DIN/Neutrik Connectors

Ensures secure and stable integration with a variety of communication systems, supporting cross-band interoperability.

Key Advantages

Centralized Hub

Centralized interoperability hub with command vehicle integration

10 Radios / 14 Devices

Configurable 4TG control with dispatch integration, monitoring, and external recording support

Always-On

Always-on operation with continuity / COOP support

Walk-Up Integration

Supports walk-up radio integration on the fly without reconfiguration

Included Accessories

6 cables
1 handset
1 telephone port (RJ22)
Bluetooth mobile phone connection
VoIP port (RJ45) interface
Built-in Bluetooth module for Bluetooth speaker
Standard 110 AC power plug

Can support Starlink as a long-haul transport path. Can support CSCK from a fixed or mobile interoperability hub.

Commander Elite Guardian

Ruggedized Large-Scale Interoperability for Field Deployment

Best for

Included Accessories

6 Cables
1 Military-Grade Handset
1 Eight-Pin Telephone Jack with RJ22 Telephone Port Adapter
Bluetooth Mobile Phone Connection (supports both mobile and telephone connections)
VoIP Port (RJ45) Interface
DTMF Keypad for secure, precise communication control
ICRI to ICRI Link Port for expanding communication networks
Built-in Bluetooth Module for Bluetooth Speaker (speaker not included)
Built-in AA Battery Pack

Can interface with Starlink transport paths for long-haul communications.

Can integrate with CSCK for underground and RF-denied continuity operations.

Capability Overview

The Commander Elite Guardian packages the full Commander Elite capability set into a ruggedized, waterproof Pelican deployment case for large-scale field operations. It is built for incidents where agencies need high-capacity interoperability in places a command vehicle cannot go, while still maintaining command-level control, configurable talk groups, and support for multiple voice environments.

Power Options. Choose 2 external power sources:

Key Advantages

Ruggedized

Traversable to areas mobile command vehicles cannot reach. Waterproof with the lid closed

10 Radios / 14 Devices

Configurable 4TG control with radio, cellular, satellite, VoIP, SIP, and dispatch-connected audio integration

Harsh Environments

Built for disaster, tactical, defense, and search and rescue operations

Ultra-Portable Interoperability for Rapid Response Teams

Linked Capabilities

CSCK

Confined Space Continuity Kit

For underground, BLOS and RF-denied operations.

Starlink Integration

Long-Haul Communications

For beyond-line-of-sight and long-haul transport.

Why Commander Elite

Commander Elite is for agencies that already have communications systems and still have interoperability gaps. It is for agencies that need:

Command and Control Communications

Large-Scale Multi-Agency Interoperability

Unified Command Interoperability

Disaster Response Communications

Mobile Command Vehicle Interoperability

Emergency Operations Center Communications

It gives them:

• 10 radios / 14 total audio devices
• Configurable 4TG control
• Centralized command-level interoperability
• Field and off-site talk-group control
• Support for radio, PTToC, trunked donor radios, cellular, satellite, VoIP, SIP, dispatch-connected audio, and mesh-connected voice paths
• Rack-mount and ruggedized deployment options

Used in multi-agency response, disaster operations, continuity events, and critical infrastructure response.

Connect more agencies. Control more talk groups. Close more gaps.
Built for large-scale incidents where multiple agencies must communicate without delay.

Procurement and Deployment Readiness

Commander Elite supports acquisition through multiple established procurement pathways:

GSA Schedule Eligible

Available through the General Services Administration Schedule for streamlined federal procurement.

eVA and NCSA Technology Procurement Program

Accessible through established state and cooperative procurement vehicles.

P-Card Purchasing

Simplified purchasing via government purchase card for rapid acquisition.

Grant and Funding Pathways

Guidance available for leveraging applicable grant and funding sources.

Take the Next Step

Identify the right configuration for your operational need

Evaluate Commander Elite in your operational environment.

Receive detailed technical and procurement guidance

Why Responder Ready

Responder Ready is not designed to manage complexity. It is designed to eliminate it at the point of need.

Eliminates the Gap Between Radio and 5G

Seamlessly connects LMR with broadband, MANET, and satellite without switching systems.

Removes the Need for Patches and Workarounds

Replaces dispatch patches and manual relays with direct, unified communication.

Expands the Capability of Existing Systems

Stacks into vehicles, intercoms, and networks to add functionality without replacement.

Extends Communication Across Environments

From vehicle to field to command, all users operate on the same voice path.

Immediate interoperability at the incident edge

Enables communication the moment units arrive, without waiting on coordination or setup.

Minimal Training Required

Uses familiar radio workflows, allowing teams to operate effectively without additional training or complexity.

REDUCED EQUIPMENT LOAD AND COMPLEXITY

Replaces multiple radios and devices with a Simple Unified Communication Solution.

proven Performance In Mission Critical environments

Trusted in real-world operations where communication must work without failure under pressure.