Command, Control, Communications Systems - Eng Dev
Abstract
Project 593, Joint Battle Command - Platform (JBC-P) funds the Mounted Mission Command (MMC) Family of Systems (FoS) and provides: -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 MMC FoS programs are the cornerstone of Joint Forces command and control situational awareness and communications that provides soldiers and commanders a near real-time map-based view of the battlefield, reducing fratricide and populating the Tactical Common Operating Picture. The MMC FoS addresses the Blue Force Tracking (BFT-3) effort under the MMC-Transport (MMC-T) program and the next generation software development under the MMC-Software (MMC-S) program. The MMC-T program provides the BFT-3 capabilities, including electronic warfare (EW), cyber resiliency, and multiple network paths (Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit (GEO), Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), Line of Sight (LoS), and Beyond LoS) using a modular open systems approach by developing the next generation BFT-3 transceiver and NSA certified encryption device leveraging the MMC-S Smart-Routing capability. MMC-T will introduce anti-jam and resilient waveforms as well as multiple (SATCOM and LoS) communications paths leveraging MMC-S Smart-Routing capability. MMC-T is developed using an agile and flexible contracting approach to promote competition using common standards. The MMC-S program provides next generation software that facilitates convergence of WfF applications into the Mounted Computing Environment (MCE) infrastructure, as well as developing smart routing that will use the BFT-3 network and leverage other tactical and commercial networks. MMC-S utilizes the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) government owned application allowing convergence of WfF applications, as well as agile development and deployment. Project DH4, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) delivers Software Defined Radio (SDR) cards, Cryptographic Subsystem (CSS) cards, and Digital Radio Heads (DRH) required by the CMOSS Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) Abbreviated Capability Development Document (A-CDD) for the Ground and Aviation's tactical communication requirements. CMFF provides simultaneous transmission and reception of multiple waveforms across multiple channels in a single or multiple SDR card(s) integrated in the CMFF chassis with NSA certifiable CSS and interoperable with the Digital Radio Head. CMFF will introduce a Blocking Strategy roadmap. Block 1 starts with TSM and future blocks will build upon Block 1; Block 2 adds Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), Air Traffic Control (ATC), Warrior Robust Enhanced Network Tactical Scalable MANET (WREN TSM), initial Cryptographic Subsystem Card (CSS), and Digital Radio Head (DRH); Block 3 adds Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), Link-16, Second generation Anti-jam Tactical UHF Radio for NATO (SATURN), Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) and final CSS and DRH. Project DH5, CMFF Chassis funds Mounted Common Infrastructure (MCI) Chassis development, integration of circuit card assemblies (CCAs) into the chassis, testing and integration of the system solution into target platforms. CMOSS is a defined suite of open architecture and Army standards that facilitate the reduction of system size, weight, and power-cooling (SWaP-C) and ensure commonality across multiple platforms. Sharing of hardware and software components is enabled within the MCI Chassis. CMFF will help move the implementation of C5ISR/Electronic Warfare (EW)) capabilities away from costly and complex separate "stove-piped boxes" on individual platforms. The use of open standards will make it simpler and more cost-effective to upgrade capabilities or keep pace with commercial technology by eliminating complex integration challenges, lack of competition, and proprietary interfaces. The CMFF capability can only be realized when paired with the development of associated CCA for integration into the chassis and peripheral enabling devices, such as antennae and appropriate user interfaces. Other programs are responsible for funding and developing the CCAs and peripheral devices; the CMFF MCI Chassis program is responsible for chassis development, system of system integration of the CCAs and external resources into the chassis and platform integration.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 0604805A_5_2040_PB_2025
- Change Summary Explanation
- Funding increased in FY2025 due to the addition of two new starts (project codes DH4 and DH5).
- Service Agency Name
- Army
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army
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