Operational use
W.O.L.F provides approved users with messaging, files, location awareness and device-management functions on managed Android phones.
Potential uses include training, movement, logistics, events, distributed working and communications fallback. Each use remains subject to the task, information, connectivity and approval position.
Six potential use cases show where W.O.L.F could support unit activity.
Managed messaging, exercise information, location awareness and temporary phone issue for approved training.
Shared routes, location updates, incident reporting and movement coordination where authorised.
Planned reporting of holdings, shortages, resupply requirements and update times.
A prepared package of managed phones, accounts and selected services for temporary activity.
Approved messaging, file access and command updates for users working in different locations.
A prepared alternative for suitable tasks when primary systems are unavailable and an approved communications route remains available.
W.O.L.F can give training and distributed users the same managed phone setup while the unit retains control of devices and accounts.
Potential functions
Outcome Users receive familiar phones and selected services, while the unit retains a repeatable issue and recovery process.
Potential functions
Outcome Users can reach selected services from different locations without relying on unmanaged personal applications.
Where authorised, W.O.L.F could support shared information and communication during movement activity.
User functions
Unit functions
Location sharing and route information remain subject to task approval, information sensitivity and available connectivity.
Planned function
W.O.L.F Sustain is planned to let users report holdings, shortages and resupply needs to authorised commanders.
Report:
Review:
Reporting flow
The user records location, holdings, shortages and resupply needs.
The information is submitted through W.O.L.F.
An authorised commander reviews the latest report.
The information supports validation, follow-up or resupply decisions.
CURRENT POSITION Sustain has not yet been developed. Reporting measures, permissions, offline handling and evidence requirements must be defined and tested against KUR 4 before any deployment decision.
Prepared phones and selected services could provide a temporary communications package for approved events, contingency tasks and fallback activity.
Potential functions
Potential functions
W.O.L.F does not replace formal tactical CIS. Fallback use depends on the task, approved information handling, available connectivity and relevant authority.
How it works
Each use case follows the same process for preparing, issuing, controlling, recovering and reissuing phones.
Apply the approved phone setup and selected applications.
Assign the phone and managed account to a named user.
Provide the services required for the approved task.
Return the phone, remove temporary access and review its status.
Wipe or rebuild the phone and restore the approved setup where required.
Assign the recovered phone to another approved user or task.
Decision context
W.O.L.F can be used only where the task, information, connectivity, support and approval position are suitable.
The intended use must be agreed by the appropriate task and capability owners.
The information must be suitable for the approved platform and operating procedures.
The task requires a suitable approved bearer or communications route.
Users require the correct briefing, account, phone and operating instructions.
Phone issue, account management, recovery and technical support require named ownership.
Classification, assurance, risk acceptance and authority to operate remain separate Defence decisions.
Listing a potential use does not approve W.O.L.F for that activity.
Next phase
The next phase is a controlled trial to determine whether these uses are valuable, reliable, manageable and supported by sufficient security evidence.
Confirm that users can complete the required tasks.
Test messaging, files, location and management functions during controlled activity.
Evaluate issue, access removal, recovery, rebuild and reissue.
Collect the evidence needed for governance, risk and assurance decisions.