JT Tact Radio Sys (JTRS)

Abstract

JTRS is the Department of Defense (DoD) family of common software-defined programmable radios that will form the foundation of information radio frequency transmission for Joint Vision 2020. The JTRS family of products will be multifunctional, multiband, multimode, network capable, and capable of providing communications through a range of low probability of intercept, low probability of detection and anti-jam waveforms. JTRS products will provide transformational communication capabilities for the warfighter. JTRS is intended to support communications readiness and mission success, in the 2 Megahertz (MHz) to 2 Gigahertz (GHz) operating frequency range, by providing military commanders with the ability to command, control and communicate with their forces via secure voice/video/data media forms. JTRS products are hardware-configurable and software-programmable radio systems that provide increased interoperability, flexibility and adaptability to support varied mission requirements. The Airborne & Maritime/Fixed Station Joint Tactical Radio System (AMF JTRS) radios are software programmable, multi-band, multi-mode, mobile ad hoc networking radios, providing simultaneous voice, data, and video communications. The radios will operate in networks supporting the Common Operational Picture, situational awareness, and interoperability of Mission Command (MC) systems throughout the battlefield. AMF JTRS must ensure the Warfighters' ability to communicate both horizontally and vertically via voice and data within all mission areas and Combat Operational Environments. AMF JTRS helps close capability gaps by extending data networking to company and below echelons, enabling network services to the platform and connecting Army Aviation platforms to Army ground and Joint air network domains. Per Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) direction, the redefined AMF JTRS Program will procure radios as Non-Developmental Items (NDI). MIDS - Low Volume Terminal (LVT) is a jam-resistant, secure, digital (voice and data) information distribution system enabling rapid integrated communications, navigation and identification for tactical and command and control operations. The technical objective of the MIDS JTRS program is to transform the MIDS-LVT into a four-channel, Software Communications Architecture (SCA) compliant JTRS, while maintaining current Link-16 and tactical air navigation system (TACAN) functionality. MIDS JTRS is designed to be plug-and-play interchangeable for U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force platforms that use MIDS-LVT, while accommodating future technologies and capabilities. Improvements such as Link-16 enhanced throughput, Link-16 frequency remapping, and programmable crypto are realized in the MIDS JTRS design. The MIDS JTRS core terminal includes three 2 MHz to 2 GHz programmable channels that allow the warfighter to use multiple waveforms in development by JNED. Total core terminal program requirements include: terminal development, F/A-18 Level 0 integration, software hosting (operating environment/waveforms) and production transition. MIDS JTRS will also provide Concurrent Multi-Netting-4 (CMN-4) and Tactical Targeting Network Technology (TTNT). These capabilities provide Joint Airborne Network-Tactical Edge (JAN-TE) functionality to run advanced mission applications in a cross-platform/cross-domain tactical network enterprise and the ability to simultaneously participate in four Link-16 Nets. GMR following a critical Nunn McCurdy breach the USD AT&L conducted a reassessment of the GMR program. Conclusions of the reassessment did not support certification of the program, thereby cancelling the program. In accordance with the ADM dated 14 October 2011, the GMR program office was directed to conduct an orderly shutdown of the existing GMR System Development and Demonstration contract which expired on 30 March 2012. HMS provides the JTRS capability to meet Joint Ground Mounted, Dismounted & Embedded Radio Requirements. Increment 1, Phase 1 developed Small-Form-Fit (SFF) SFF-A (1 and 2 Channel), SFF-D and AN/PRC-154 Rifleman Radio running Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW) for use in a sensitive but unclassified environment (Type 2). Increment 1, Phase 2 will develop the 2 Channel Manpack and SFF-B. Phase 2 radios are all Type 1 compliant for use in a classified environment running Very High Frequency/Ultra High Frequency (V/UHF) Line of Sight (LOS) w/Air Traffic Control (ATC), Satellite Communications (SATCOM), High Frequency (HF), Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW), Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), JTRS Bowman Waveform (JBW) and Single Channel Ground to Air Radio System (SINCGARS) waveforms. Joint Tactical Networks (JTN) will provide interoperable, secure Joint Tactical Networking applications capable of operating in a variety of radio solutions to maintain and sustain an affordable, government-controlled open architecture, in support of Combatant Commanders', Services' and Coalition mission network requirements. JTN is responsible for the continuous development, delivery, and maintenance of networking waveforms and modified legacy radio waveforms that are Software Communications Architecture (SCA) compliant. SCA compliant waveforms enable interoperability and support Net-Centric operational warfare at sea, air and on the ground. Networking waveforms extend the Global Information Grid (GIG) to the last tactical mile and to the warfighter. The Digital Modular Radio (DMR), AN/USC-61(C), is the first software defined radio to have become a communications system standard for the U.S. Military. The compact, multi-channel DMR provides multiple waveforms and multi-level information security for voice and data communications. Digital Modular Radios currently operate aboard U.S. Navy surface and subsurface vessels, fixed-sites and other Department of Defense communication platforms using frequencies ranging from 2 MHz to 2 GHz.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2014
Source ID
0604280N_5_1319_PB_2014
Change Summary Explanation
Service Agency Name
Navy

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Command And Control
  • Data Links
  • Department Of Defense
  • Digital Communications
  • Mobile Phones
  • Multiple Access
  • Program Management
  • Radio Equipment
  • Software Defined Radio
  • Software Metrics
  • Software-Defined Radio Waveforms
  • Systems Engineering
  • Tactical Radios
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
  • Space

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