Command and Control (C2) Constellation
Abstract
The Command and Control Constellation (C2C) is the sole Air Force program for defining, developing, and assessing integrated effects of global, theater and tactical level Air Force air, space, and cyber command and control (C2) capabilities in support of the joint warfighter. The Air Force faces a complex future where conflict will range across a broad spectrum of operations and lethality. The Air Force requires capabilities with the maximum possible flexibility to deal with the widest possible range of conflict. The C2C is the enabling program element for C2 Integration/Modernization. The Air Force is working to establish a C2 framework and architecture to be used as a unifying vision of command and control for each of the services core functions. C2C will support the defense strategy through: integration of air, space cyber and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) C2, through architectural analysis, prototyping, experimentation and innovation to develop cross-cutting solutions, and enable an improved "sense-to-kill" cycle time. C2C innovations and experimentation provide strategic, operational, and tactical direction for Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel and Facilities (DOTMLPF) solutions to facilitate an integrated mission environment that supports C2 planning and execution for air, space, and cyberspace. In-depth development and analyses of C2 operational, systems, and technical architectures are geared towards identifying capability gaps, identifying required "to be" information services, and evaluating C2 program planned improvements. Through prototyping and experimentation, C2C integrates rapidly developing technologies to promote common standards, data sharing, and information services across Air Force and joint warfighting applications to support joint enterprise solutions. Project 675078, Horizontal Integration (HI) conducts DOTMLPF analyses and assessments to guide cross-cutting, C2 sub-enterprise and cyberspace investment decisions that integrate USAF capabilities into joint and coalition operations. HI identifies, prioritizes, and develops requirements and horizontally integrated solution recommendations to ensure the latest technologies and information services are integrated into a cross cutting C2 system that enables integrated effects in all warfighter domains. The HI strategy will be validated by Headquarters, Air Force (HAF) to ensure that initiatives are harmonized with the most urgent warfighter needs described by the C2 Capability Assessment Team (CAT) and C2 Core Function Master Plan (CFMP) and supporting the 2012 Air Force, Joint and Defense Strategies and Operational Concepts. Once validated, HI funds are applied toward identifying the most critical warfighter capabilities and ensuring they are horizontally integrated into both Air Force and joint C2 programs of record. Project 675140, Joint Expeditionary Force Experiments (JEFX) are agile and frequent innovation-focused experiments which lead to pre-fielded operational and technical assessments. Constructive, live and virtual, operationally representative warfighter environments are created to support integration challenges which focus on critical C2 areas of interest that support the joint warfighter; including, C2 of ISR innovation that supports the air, space, and cyberspace domains. JEFX provides the infrastructure and integration initiatives for experimentation with emerging operational concepts and attendant new technologies that fill operational gaps in Air Force capabilities to meet emerging and rapidly changing real world threats. The JEFX strategy is validated and supported by the Commander, Air Combat Command (COMACC) and coordinated with Headquarters, Air Force (HAF) ensuring initiatives are harmonized with the most urgent warfighter needs and validated requirements described in the AF Core Function Master Plans (CFMP) and supported through MAJCOM Core function Lead Integrator (CFLI). JEFX initiatives are based on emerging CONOPS and warfighter challenges, important enablers of innovation and transformation, which are designed to support the themes and demonstrate emerging Air Force capabilities to deploy and employ decisive air, space and cyberspace power in support of the Joint Force. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development, these budget activities include development efforts to upgrade systems currently fielded or have approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- 0207449F_7_3600_PB_2015
- Change Summary Explanation
- In FY 2013: Congressional Directed Reductions row (-$2.3M). In FY 2013: Other Adjustments row (-$1.390M) due to sequestration.
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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