It is used within the brigade to provide means to receive information, analyze and transmit data, and control forces carrying out combat missions.

The CV provides an operational platform for elements of command within the Stryker brigade combat team (SBCT).

This enhanced situational awareness and understanding will enable commanders to synchronize and employ widely dispersed and highly mobile forces at decisive points of the operation.

The CV is based on the Stryker Infantry carrier vehicle (ICV) platform due to the close parallels of operational requirements and battlefield capabilities between the two systems.

The commonality of the platform reduces the maintenance footprint and variety of logistics support.