Command, Control, Communications Systems - Eng Dev

Abstract

This Program Element (PE) is directly aligned to the Army Network Modernization Strategy Line of Effort (LOE) 2. Specifically, JBC-P/MMC FoS supports LOE 2 by utilizing and providing: -Interoperable data, message, and waveforms -Integration with Joint Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) and strike capabilities -Sensors and applications that enable operations across domains -Critical Interoperability features that bridge the communications gap between the Command Post Computing Environment and Mobile/ Handheld Computing Environment (Nett Warrior) -Data mediation, message format translation, and waveform exchanges across all computing environments (CEs) delivering improved information dissemination -Mounted Common Operating Picture data sources, shared blue / red situational awareness, and Position / Location Information across the CEs -Common, reusable services that enable Warfighting Function (WfF) convergence for rapid capability development and delivery with reduced costs for external programs -Mounted platform data sensor collection, processing, and disbursement applications that enable and enhance WfFs on the battlefield -Foundational cross-cutting capabilities that integrate with Joint C5ISR and strike capabilities The JBC-P and MMC FoS programs are the cornerstone of Joint Forces command and control situational awareness and communications, and include networks that enable the movement of data and provide a secure BFT capability in both platforms and command posts. This capability provides soldiers and commanders a near real-time map-based view of the battlefield, reducing fratricide and populating the Tactical Common Operating Picture. Modernization of the JBC-P capability will be accomplished via the MMC FoS approach to maximize development flexibility and support incremental JBC-P capability improvements over time. The MMC FoS addresses the BFT-3 effort under the MMC-T program and the next generation software development under MMC-S (previously captured in the MCE funding line); planning is underway for future MMC FoS programs to address compute and store requirements. The MMC-T program continues development of the next generation BFT capabilities (BFT-3), including electronic warfare (EW) and cyber resiliency using a modular open systems approach, developing the next generation BFT-3 transceiver and encryption device, which will provide the Warfighter with multiple avenues to transmit voice/data information while increasing EW and cyber resiliency. The MMC-S program continues next generation software development that facilitates convergence of WfF applications into the MCE infrastructure, as well as developing smart routing processes that will use the BFT-3 network, along with leveraging all available networks in the platform. MMC-S will enhance existing JBC-P capability and prepare the software to host applications (apps) developed by external programs to provide robust WfF capabilities within the MCE. FY 2024 funding supports MMC-T development and systems engineering efforts to continue the transceiver and encryption device prototype development. MMC-T development activities will include the integration of the BFT waveform and terrestrial radio line of sight waveform on the transceiver; integration of the transceiver and encryption device to each mounted platform; and interoperability with the BFT-2 Satellite Network Control Center (SNCC) and Satellite Ground Station (SGS). FY 2024 funding supports MMC-S software and infrastructure development to facilitate convergence of WfF applications and smart routing capabilities as part of the next MMC-S release. MMC- S activities will include development of the MCE infrastructure to host WfF apps; continued DevOps and a Developmental Test; an Operational Test to support a Fielding Decision; an Army Interoperability Certification Test; and interface development to Integrated and Firing Platforms.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2024
• Source ID: 0604805A_5_2040_PB_2024
• Change Summary Explanation: Decreased funding to support higher Army priorities.
• Service Agency Name: Army

Entities

Organizations

• United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Cyber
• Electronic Warfare
• Engineered Resilient Systems (Alumni COI)
• Human Systems
• Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Acquisition
• Command And Control
• Computer Programs
• Contracts
• Deployment
• Developmental Tests
• Electronic Warfare
• Engineering
• Ground Stations
• Line Of Sight
• Open System Architecture
• Program Management
• Satellite Networks
• Situational Awareness
• Software Development
• Systems Engineering
• Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

• Computer science
• Engineering

Readers

• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.

Technology Areas

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