Combat System Integration

Abstract

Project 0164: Combat System Integration: This project consists of five key Pillars executed within the Strike Force Interoperability (SFI) Program: (1) Command & Control, Communications, Computer, Combat Systems, and Intelligence Modernization Process (C5IMP) and Fleet Readiness (C5I Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR)). The C5IMP validates the introduction of new systems into the Fleet and ensures systems' maturity prior to shipboard installation thereby reducing risk and enhancing readiness and effectiveness of deploying ships and strike groups. (2) Warfare Systems Certification (WSCERT), 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 as well as certifies the accurate transmission of navigation data to combat and weapons systems. (4) Interoperability Certification and Assessment (IOP C&A), the independent assessment of strike group warfare systems operational performance. Interoperability assessment examines Force Level engagement threads, aircraft control, air battle management, and operational displays. Assessments of deploying ships in strike force configurations are accomplished through the use of the Navy's Distributed Integration and Interoperability Assessment Capability (DIIAC) concept which supports the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy (DASN) "shift to the left" policy by providing early interoperability testing in the acquisition lifecycle. It is a U.S. Fleet Forces Command and Command (CFFC) and U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) requirement that all strike forces undergo interoperability assessment testing in the DIIAC prior to deployment. The RDT&E component of the SFI budget funds the staffing and operations of this distributed test bed, complimented by the OPN SFI funding that upgrades and maintains the physical components of the test bed. Interoperability certification results are used to develop Fleet tactical tools (Capabilities & Limitations (C&L) and Tactical Information Coordinator Technical Aids (TIC TECHAIDS)), that ensure that systems' operators understand the interoperability capabilities and limitations of their combat systems and have the watch station tools necessary for the conduct of their tactical responsibilities. (5) Cybersecurity Certification and Assessment (CYBER C&A), the assessment of systems' Cybersecurity, as directed by OPNAV Memorandum 5400 Ser N2N6/4U1119089, including compliance with DODi 8500.01 for each warfare system element, identifies vulnerabilities at both the element, system and enclave levels, and assesses a ship's Cybersecurity posture in support of Warfare Systems Certification per NAVSEAINST 9410.2 (Series).

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2018
Source ID
0164_0603582N_4_1319_PB_2018

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Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

Technology Areas

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

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