Combat System Integration

Abstract

Project 0164: Combat System Integration: This project funds the Strike Force Interoperability Program through the following pillars: 1) Command & Control, Communications, Computer, Combat Systems, and Intelligence Modernization Process (C5IMP) and Fleet Readiness. The C5IMP validates the introduction of new systems into the Fleet and ensures system maturity prior to installation, thereby reducing risk and enhancing readiness and effectiveness of deploying ships and strike groups; 2) Warfare Systems Certification, which is essential to validating the maturity and operational performance of warfare systems prior to fleet delivery and deployment; 3) Navigation Certification (NAVCERT) and Electronic Charting and Display System - Navy (ECDIS-N) certification, which certifies ship electronic charting capability and certifies the accurate transmission of navigation data to combat and weapons systems; and 4) Interoperability Certification and Assessment, the independent assessment of Strike Group Warfare Systems operational performance. Interoperability Assessment examine force level engagement threads, aircraft control, air battle management, and operational displays. Assessments of deploying ships in Strike Force configurations are accomplished through the utilization of the Joint Mission Environment Test Capability (JMETC) network, which is the cornerstone for the Distributed Integration & Interoperability Assessment Capability (DIIAC) Concept which will support the DASN (RDA) shift to the left policy by providing early interoperability tesing in the acquisition lifecycle. It is a U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) requirement that all Strike Forces undergo Interoperability Assessment testing prior to deployment. Interoperability Certification results are used to develop fleet tactical tools (Capabilities & Limitations (C&L) and Tactical Information Coordinator Technical Aids (TIC TECHAIDs)), which ensure that operators understand the interoperability capabilities and limitations of their combat systems and have the tactical guidance necessary to perform their task of operating the data links and 5) Cybersecurity assessment, the assessment of cybersecurity at the Warfare Systems System of Systems (SoS) level.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2016
Source ID
0164_0603582N_4_1319_PB_2016

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Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

Technology Areas

  • Cyber
  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
  • Microelectronics

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