Lessons of October 7: The IDF prepares for the moment communication fails

The C4I Directorate this week practiced emergency scenarios in the Northern and Southern Commands, simulating damage to communication systems based on the lessons of October 7 and the concern over escalation with Iran. Major General Aviad Dagan emphasized the need to ensure C4I independence even under attacks.

The IDF's C4I Directorate practiced complex emergency scenarios this past week in the Northern and Southern Commands, concurrently, against the backdrop of concerns over escalation with Iran. The drill focused on the lessons of October 7 and tested the forces' ability to continue operating even when communication and telecom systems are damaged or challenged. As part of the exercise, rapid deployment of communication means and establishment of digital infrastructure from scratch were practiced to ensure continuity of command and control in any terrain and weather conditions. The commander of the C4I Directorate, Major General Aviad Dagan, placed central emphasis on ensuring C4I independence and superiority even under attacks. The Chief Signal Officer, Brigadier General Omer Cohen, said the drill is part of an ongoing process to strengthen the operational readiness of C4I arrays across all sectors.