Military entities currently purchasing IP Distribution Boxes are U.S. Marines, U.S. Air Force, and other military tactical and field communications organizations. Military organizations refer to the different IP Distribution Boxes in various ways, such as: J 1077, J-1077, or J1077, as well as the J 2317, J-2317, and J2317, in addition to the J 1077 A/U and J 2317 A/U. These IP Distribution Boxes use U 185 and U 187 connectors along with Category 5 and Cat 5E cables to provide data capability and fiber optic interoperability for field communications, radio systems, telephone systems, and data management.