Army Tactical Command & Control Hardware & Software

Abstract

The Army Tactical Command and Control Hardware & Software funding line supports the Army's Network Modernization Strategy Lines of Efforts LOE 1 - Unified Network; LOE 1 - Network Enabling Functions; LOE 2 - Common Operating Environment; LOE - Interoperability, LOE 4 - Command posts. Further detail provided in R2A. Project 323, the Common Hardware Systems (CHS) program supports the Army's Network Modernization Strategy Line of Effort (LOE) 1 Network Enabling Functions. CHS is a designated Army Strategic Source that acquires and sustains highly flexible, cost effective, and simplified non developmental C4ISR solutions that integrates the latest and emerging commercial technology onto the Converged Mission Command Network. CHS provides technical support, environmental and survivability testing, system design, end of life/configuration management, and strengthens cyber security/supply chain risk management across Army tactical programs to ensure interoperability and integration of hardware throughout the computing infrastructure. CHS continuously analyzes and tracks hardware from cradle-to-grave, from emerging technology until end-of-life. CHS conducts hardware evaluations that facilitate and simplify the selection of common hardware solutions across numerous Army programs and agencies including: Mission Command; Tactical Network; Tactical Radios; Distributed Common Ground Station Army; Aviation Systems; Counter Rocket, Artillery, Mortar; Communication Electronics Command; Communications Electronics Research, Development, and Engineering Command, among others. CHS rapidly procures common hardware configurations across the Integrated Tactical Network (ITN), Common Operating Environment (COE), the sustainment community, and tactical programs that enables the continuous modernization in support of all four Network Modernization Lines of Effort and future Network CFT experimentation. CHS logistical services include worldwide 72 hour turnaround repair through strategically located support centers for tactical military units, tailorable supply chain and cybersecurity measures, manages customizable warranty, maintenance and failure rate reporting, and technical support services to support specific Army program requirements. CHS supports better buying power initiatives by creating efficiencies through economies of scale, price breaks, streamlined processes, reduced cycle times, and centralized contracting. Project 334, the Common Software (CS) program, is the suite of systems through which the Army develops, integrates and tests common software products and/or components used for communication between Army Mission Command Systems and Joint and coalition Command and Control (C2) applications. The CS project provides state-of-the-art software technologies and functionality that is used by numerous Mission Command (MC) and joint systems to eliminate the need for service independent development and duplication of effort. The CS project also manages and performs technology demonstrations of emerging technologies for future use by Army C2 systems. The CS program is a cornerstone in the Army's COE modernization efforts. There is no FY20 RDTE funding since Common SW will be transitioning into sustainment in FY19. Project C29, the Central Technical Support Facility (CTSF), is the Army's single strategic facility responsible for executing Army Interoperability Certification (AIC) system of system verification/validation checkout, testing, and configuration management for the Army's LandWarNet Baseline. The Centralized Technical Support Facility (CTSF) funding line supports the Army's Network Modernization Strategy Line of Effort LOE 1B Network Enabling Functions. Project C34 supports the Army's Network Modernization Strategy LOE 1, Unified Network. The Army Tac C2 Sys Eng project funds the PEO Command, Control, Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T) Technical Management Division (TMD), which effectively manages the System-of-Systems engineering, Enterprise and Integration efforts for the continuing evolution of the network within the PEO C3T portfolio of technology across the capability enhancement packages to deliver efficient and effective cross-domain technical solutions. Project EJ4, the Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE), is one of the computing environments under the Common Operating Environment (COE) initiative, a major Army Network Modernization Strategy Line of Effort of the Network Cross-Functional Team (N-CFT). CPCE provides a common software infrastructure framework (common interface, data, and services) upon which future Warfighter capabilities can be built. CPCE development efforts initially target Command and Control (C2) and Situational Awareness (SA) capability development at tactical echelons that span from Army Service Component Commands (ASCC) to Battalion level. The CPCE will be the central computing environment developed to support command posts and combat operations, and will be interoperable with Mounted and Mobile/Handheld systems. Project EJ5, the Mounted Computing Environment (MCE), is one of the six computing environments (CEs) formalized by the AAE under the Common Operating Environment (COE) initiative. MCE standardizes end-user environments and enables streamlined deployment of new warfighting applications while leveraging existing hardware under the Joint Battle Command - Platform program. Requirements for the MCE are established in the AROC approved COE Information Systems Initial Capability Document (IS ICD) and the draft Mounted Computing Environment Requirements Definition Package (RDP 1). FY20 funding provides the means to continue to manage and develop MCE in concert with the Army's future COE strategy. Project EJ6, Tactical Enhancement supports the evaluation and testing requirements for Terrestrial Transmission (TRILOS) and Troposcatter Transmission (TROPO) capabilities procured and fielded under the Signal Modernization (SIGMOD) funding line, B00010. TRILOS and TROPO will provide redundancy communications in a Satellite denied environment by providing improved Line of Sight and beyond line of sight radio systems. In addition this funding will support development of Network Centric Waveform-Resilient (NCW-R). NCW-R is a critical, near-term set of modifications to the current WIN-T SATCOM waveform that will provide limited protection against our adversaries' ability to jam tactical SATCOM Command and control communications on Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites. NCW-R will provide anti- jam capability and resiliency to WIN-T Program of Record satellite terminals in contested environments. The NCW-R waveform software will operate on WIN-T satellite modems. NCW-R will provide a bridging capability until the next generation protected satellite constellation is launched by the Air Force (projected FY28/29). The current anti-jam protection is limited to two SMART-T terminals per BCT, division and Corps HQs, leaving battalions vulnerable to being isolated during jamming events. . Project EK9, Unified Network Operations (UNO) will deliver an integrated Network Operations (NetOps) capability, based upon an open framework, aggregating data, which enables common planning, configuration, management, monitoring, and defense of the Network. This will be accomplished through the integration, co-hosting, and federation of multiple NetOps systems from the hand held devices to the Enterprise. UNO aligns with the Army's intent to develop NetOps prototypes, conduct development operations (DevOps), get user feedback, make adjustments and ultimately deliver enhanced capabilities to the operational force in the shortest time possible using what is available in industry or through other government agencies through an adapt and buy approach based on experimentation and demonstration. Project ER9, Command Post Integrated Infrastructure (CPI2), fields mobile Command Post Nodes by integrating supporting mission command solutions in accordance with Directed Requirement with a FY20 First Unit Equipped in order to enhance the survivability and mobility of brigade and below command post formations. On order, Command Post Integrated Infrastructure will replace selected elements of the legacy command post to provide improved expeditionary capability, survivability, agility, and scalability for Corps and Division Main and Tactical Command Posts, Brigade Main and Tactical Command Posts, and Battalion Command Posts. It will ensure information and support systems are introduced into the Command Post through physical integration allowing the commander to tailor the Command Post as missions dictate. Project EQ8, Mobile/Handheld Computing Environment, supports the Nett Warrior (NW) Program (named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Colonel Robert C. Nett), also known as the Ground Soldier System (GSS) Program. The program leverages commercial smart devices and secure Army tactical radios to provide the dismounted leader an integrated mission command and situational awareness system for use during combat operations. The NW system provides leaders electronic real-time information on friendly positions; information about enemy activity and movement; navigational data and map imagery; a collaborative planning tool; and other mission related graphics which effectively puts the power of the entire Army tactical network in the hands of the dismounted leader. Project EW3, Unit Task Reorganization (UTR),supports the Army's Network Modernization Strategy LOE 1, Unified Network. UTR is the process performed by the S6 and their staff to affect change on the network in order to support the operational mission and dynamic nature of the Army. Currently network challenges exist during this process with regard to: maintaining accurate and up to date information, distributing configuration files and activating / re-establishing the network. UTR strives to make authoritative NETOPS Data available across all systems, reduce cognitive burden for soldiers to plan and manage the network and reduce manual touch labor.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2020
• Source ID: 0604818A_5_2040_PB_2020
• Change Summary Explanation: FY 2020 Base funding increase of $11.983 million is driven by the following program changes in support of Army Network Modernization efforts: - Project 323 / Common Hardware Systems was decreased by $.084M - Project C29/ CTSF was decreased by $.074M - Project EJ4 / Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE) was increased by $10.319M - Project EJ5 / Mounted Computing Environment (MCE) was increased by $4.464M - Project EJ6 / Tactical Enhancement was decreased by $10.009M - Project EK9 / Tactical Network Operations and Management was decreased by $5.042M - Project EQ8 / Mobile/Handheld Computing Environment (M/HHCE) was decreased by $4.705M - Project ER9 / Expeditionary Army Command Post was increased by $20.114M - Project EW3 / Unit Task Reorganization (UTR) Development was decreased by $3.0M FY 2018 Congressional Rescissions: Project C34: $0.193M Project EK9: $4.655M
• Service Agency Name: Army

Entities

Organizations

• United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

• C4I
• Cyber
• Energy and Power Technologies
• Space
• Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Application Software
• Business Administration
• Command And Control
• Command And Control Systems
• Computer Programming
• Computers
• Control Systems
• Database Management Systems
• Information Systems
• Logistics
• Network Architecture
• Operating Systems
• Radio Equipment
• Software Development
• Supply Chain
• Systems Engineering
• Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

• Computer science

Readers

• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
• Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

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