Joint Tactical Radio

Abstract

Handheld, Manpack, and Small Form Fit (HMS) is a materiel solution meeting the requirements for a Software Communications Architecture (SCA) compliant hardware system hosting SCA-compliant Government purpose rights software waveforms (applications). HMS is an Acquisition Category (ACAT) ID Program that encompasses specific requirements to support the Special Operations Command (SOCOM), US Army, US Marine Corps, US Air Force and the US Navy communication needs. HMS provides voice and data communications to the tactical edge/most disadvantaged Warfighter with an on the move, at the halt, and stationary Line of Sight (LOS)/ Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) capability for both dismounted personnel and platforms. HMS radios are software re-programmable, networkable multi-mode system (of systems) capable of simultaneous voice, data and video communications. The embedded Small Form Factor (SFF) versions of HMS will be used for Unmanned Vehicles and other platform applications. HMS is structured as a single program of record with two phases of development. Phase 1 developed the AN/PRC-154 Rifleman Radio, SFF-A (one and two channel) and SFF-D radios for use in a sensitive but unclassified environment. Phase 2 developed the AN/PRC-155 Manpack and embedded SFF-B, both of which are compliant for use in a classified environment. The AN/PRC-154 Rifleman Radio was modified via an engineering change proposal (ECP) to leverage advances in technology to provide the AN-PRC-154A encrypted secret and below capable radio. Waveforms to be ported to HMS Manpack include: SRW, Single Channel Ground to Air Radio System (SINCGARS), Satellite Communications (SATCOM), and Mobile-User Objective System (MUOS). The FY 2015 budget will provide funding that is necessary to execute the required full and open competition contract strategy for the Rifleman and Manpack products. Specifically, the funding is needed to conduct Qualification Tests for both radios and and the Rifleman Radio Operational Assessment of the candidate products to demonstrate compliance with program requirements; assess effectiveness, suitability, and survivability; and to obtain material release. The funding will also support safety, spectrum supportability, and other certifications necessary to prepare the products for fielding.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2015
• Source ID: 0604280A_5_2040_PB_2015
• Service Agency Name: Army

Entities

Organizations

• United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Cyber
• Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Acquisition
• Air Force
• Artificial Satellites
• Contracts
• Cost Analysis
• Developmental Tests
• Digital Communications
• Elements
• Engineering
• Line Of Sight
• Marine Corps
• Procurement
• Radio Equipment
• Satellite Communications
• Tactical Radios
• Test And Evaluation
• United States Special Operations Command

Readers

• Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

• Autonomy
• Space
• Space - Satellites