Project 25 standards and technologies are impacting almost every aspect of radio system procurement, deployment, administration and use. Receive a solid understanding of how Project 25 technologies and standards affect radio system procurement, deployment and operation. Discuss the user driven genesis of the Project 25 standards, to the most recent decisions, in a manner that is understandable to both non-technical and technical individuals. Review Project 25 features and functions, procurement of standardized system in a competitive environment, system administration and operation, and an introduction to the new technologies soon to be available.