FCS Sustainment & Training R&D
Abstract
Provides the tools and capabilities necessary for a collection of systems composed of computers, sensors, & platforms linked together to achieve a single capability. This is accomplished through distributed functionality that consists of the following applications and interfaces: a distributed information management backbone, Communications; Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance; Command & Control(C2); & training & supportability. The information management backbone necessary for the distributed network is composed of the Integrated Computer System (ICS) Operating System (OS) and hardware (HW) configurations; & the System of Systems Common Operating Environment (SOSCOE). The ICS consists of multiple computer processors, as well as network, graphics & memory cards, & is integrated with software (SW) functionality provided by a modified OS. The ICS hosts the Battle Command System (BCS) software applications. The applications communicate with the ICS via SOSCOE, which separates the SW applications from the ICS HW & Operating System (OS). This isolates changes in the ICS from impacting BCS software applications directly, reducing traditional, integration and maintenance & obsolescence costs. SOSCOE also provides services that allow BCS SW applications located on platforms or other exterior nodes to communicate with each other. The Cross Domain Solution (CDS) is an ICS/BCS HW-SW solution that allows hosting of classified and unclassified data/processing on a single ICS computer. The Battle Command System (BCS) includes the following software applications: 1. Communication applications which provide the management of voice, data, and video communications between multiple, mobile system platforms. 2. Integration of air and ground sensor data (images, video) into the Common Operational Picture (COP) of the battlefield. 3. Command and Control SW provides the Warfighter the ability to plan how to best maneuver both manned and unmanned systems and their payloads, as well as autonomously/manually control those systems, during the military operation. Additionally, provide the Warfighter with an understanding of the battlefield based on situational awareness data, reporting from friendly units, and assessments of the proximity of enemy threats that is gathered into a COP tailored to the specific region that the unit is conducting combat operations in. IBCT BCS software development is focused on resolving required improvements discovered during system integration and qualifying each of SW applications prior to fielding. BCS SW development for CP 13/14 is organized into two major SW builds, referred to as Phase 1 and Phase 2. Common Network Hardware: Includes design, development and prototype procurement of common HW (sensors, computer and radios) required for implementation of the data network. The ICS HW is being commonly developed for each of the platforms with the necessary computing resources, Information Assurance HW, and Soldier workstation processing to support the capabilities required of the BCT. The ICS is being developed using commercial processing equipment but militarized to meet the Information Assurance requirements as well as meet the reliability needs for the harsh environments of a tactical mobile platform. This budget line includes the procurement of prototype radios and associated radios integration HW. For FY10 and prior the C4ISR systems include a set of advanced sensors that are integrated onto the ground and air vehicle platforms. Contractor Network Integration: Inc 1 and CP 13/14, the collection of abovementioned BCS SW applications are each integrated together. Thereafter, HW-SW integration is conducted by integrating the BC SW with the ICS, radio & sensor payloads for each of the IBCT systems. The network hardware and software is integrated in both the lab & in the field to reduce downstream integration and schedule risk, & then formally qualified during a series of Network System Qualification Tests (NSQTs) that support the platform IQTs and LUT. FY11 funding represented in this document does not reflect the restructure to the program as a result of the recently signed Acquisition Decision Memorandum
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 0604665A_5_2040_PB_2012
- Change Summary Explanation
- Service Agency Name
- Army
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army
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