Joint Automated Deep Operation Coordination System (JADOCS)
Abstract
Fire Support Command and Control (FSC2) funding lines directly align to the Army Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF) and Network modernization priorities. Fire support is the effect of lethal and non-lethal weapons (fires) that directly support land, maritime, amphibious and special operations forces who engage enemy forces, combat formations and facilities in pursuit of tactical and operational objectives. FSC2 systems automate the planning and execution of fire support operations so appropriate munitions are paired with suitable weapons or group of weapons to adequately cover targets. These activities are crucial to supporting Army 2030/2040 initiatives through development to enable and execute long-range precision fires as part of the combined joint all-domain command and control capabilities that reinforce Joint All Domain Operations (JADO). As planning moves toward Army 2040, FSC2 will leverage artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) to expand capabilities across a dispersed area of operations. Precision Fires-Dismounted/Mounted (PF-D/M) and Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) are software only programs that are adopting a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) approach to software development and capability deployment. This includes utilizing modernized software development methodologies, tools/techniques (e.g., DevOps, etc.) and human-centered design processes (e.g., Soldier Touch Points [STPs], etc.) to iteratively deliver software to meet Warfighter priority needs. The CI/CD approach will feature continuous development and integration with testing and user engagements (STPs) as integral parts of the process to ensure delivered capability satisfies requirements and adds value for the Warfighter. PF-D/M is a software application that provides the dismounted and mounted Forward Observer (FO) and Fire Support Teams (FISTs) the ability to execute fire missions. Operating on the Nett Warrior End User Device (EUD), PF-D offers the dismounted FO and FISTs the ability and functionality to locate ground targets accurately and rapidly process a Call for Fires, which is the act of requesting a fire mission against the identified ground target. PF-D answers the Mobile/Handheld Computing Environment (M/HH CE) requirement that all handheld applications reside on the Nett Warrior EUD. PF-M replaces the Lightweight Forward Entry Device's (LFED) Forward Observer Software (FOS) at the maneuver company FIST, allowing them to identify ground targets and request fire missions. PF-M answers the Mounted Computing Environment (MCE) requirement and will reside on the Mounted Family of Computing Systems (MFoCS) computer. AFATDS provides the Army and Marine Corps automated fire support command, control and communications and supports Hypersonics and LRPF capabilities by 1) serving as the key sensor-to-shooter link for the Army and Marine Corps; and 2) providing fully automated support for planning, coordinating, controlling and executing fires and effects. The supported LRPF systems include Extended Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER-GMLRS) and Precision Strike Missile System (PrSM). AFATDS also provides Joint Targeting support to multi-domain operations (the Army's contribution to JADO) and will address emerging sensor-to-shooter initiatives. AFATDS is used to plan, execute, and deliver lethal and non-lethal effects and provides Joint/Coalition Situational Awareness for fires execution and mission management. The system interoperates and integrates with over 80 different battlefield systems, including Navy and Air Force command and control weapons systems. As a member of the Artillery System Cooperation Agreement (ASCA), AFATDS is interoperable with Coalition partner fire support systems. The program is currently fielding the AFATDS 6.8 baseline, which automates the planning, coordination, and control of all fire support assets (field artillery, mortars, close air support, naval gunfire, attack helicopters, offensive electronic warfare, fire support meteorological systems, FOs, and fire support radars). AFATDS modernization efforts, which will be executed under the auspices of Artillery Execution Suites (AXS), will transition this capability to a data centric model postured for deployment to a variety of hosting environments (e.g., cloud, laptop, tablet, server) that, in addition to setting the stage to enable Army 2030/2040, will enhance kill chain responsiveness, improve cyber security posture and optimize future upgrades. Development will support new ballistic requirements, including upgrading precision calculation data to support Hypersonics, LRPF and new capabilities, such as an enhanced user interface, embedded training, and Army Data Plan implementation. FY 2025 funding in the amount of $7.275 million is allocated to Project EF7: Precision Fires Warrior & Dismounted and will be utilized for continued development of PF-D/M capabilities into the targeted computing environments, including Net-enabled weapons capability with joint services. Funding also supports alignment with Nett Warrior architecture changes for PF-D and adapting the PF-D software to build the PF-M baseline to integrate with Mounted Mission Command-Software (MMC-S) and operate on the MFoCS within the MCE, as well as vehicle integration into the Fire Support Team HMMWV and Bradley-Fire Support Team (BFIST) platforms. FY 2025 funding in the amount of $20.307 million is allocated to Project EF8: AFATDS Increment 1 and will be used for AFATDS software modernization to support hosting environment flexibility and improve cybersecurity posture, as well as enhancements to enable hypersonic capabilities and incorporate LRPF munition improvements supporting ER-GMLRS and PrSM munition deployment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 0203728A_7_2040_PB_2025
- Change Summary Explanation
- Decreased funding to support higher Army priorities.
- Service Agency Name
- Army
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army
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