Understanding your area of operation (AO) means being able to define and protect a specific geography. That geography could be as small as a building or street segment. It could be as large as a campus or city. It could be a business park, stadium, military base, or government facility. To establish command and control, GIS can serve as the platform to collect, integrate, map, and visualize foundational data, imagery, and demographics for complete operational awareness of your AO.