Army Tactical Command & Control Hardware & Software

Abstract

This funding line supports the Army Network Modernization Strategy LOE 1, Unified Network, LOE 2 - Common Operating Environment and LOE 4 - Command posts. Efforts are aligned to support the Network-Cross Functional Team capability set approach to achieve the network modernization strategy. Project 323, the Common Hardware Systems (CHS), is an ACAT III program and is a mandated Army Strategic Source that acquires and sustains highly flexible, cost effective, and simplified non developmental C5ISR solutions that integrates the latest and emerging commercial technology onto the Converged Mission Command Network. This funding line supports the Army Network Modernization Strategy LOE 2, Common Operating Environment. Efforts are aligned to support the Network-Cross Functional Team capability set approach to achieve the network modernization strategy. CHS provides technical support, environmental and survivability testing, system design, end of life/configuration management, and strengthens cybersecurity/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; Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC), 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 Network Cross Functional Team (CFT) requirements. 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 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, the Army Tac C2 Sys Eng project funds the PEO Command, Control, Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T) the System-of-Systems engineering, Enterprise and Integration efforts. The system engineering efforts are to facilitate the overall network interoperability of all the various programs that must be able to seamlessly connect together while addressing their individual distinct requirements. Efforts address continuing evolution of the network within the PEO C3T portfolio of technology across capability enhancement packages, in line with the Network CFT capability set strategy, to deliver efficient and effective cross-domain technical solution. 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 Movement and Maneuver 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 approved Mounted Computing Environment Requirements Definition Package (RDP). The MCE will provide incremental improvements with additional application capabilities over time, and will be interoperable with Command Post and Mobile/Handheld systems. 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 FY 2028/2029). 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, Tactical Networks Operational Management (TNOM)'s purpose is to create Unified Network Operations (UNO). UNO is a software based, integrated NetOps capability being developed, as a rapid prototype - proceeding under Section 804, mid-tier acquisition (MTA) authority granted by the Army Acquisition Executive (AAE)'s 14 May 2019 Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM). Enabling common planning, configuration, monitoring, provisioning, management, and defense of the Network, UNO configures and integrates tactical and enterprise networks to allow delivery of information and communications among Soldiers at all echelons utilizing network resources prioritized according to the Commander's intent. In developing UNO, TNOM follows the Army's development operations (DevOps) approach - creating NetOps prototypes, gaining user feedback, making adjustments and ultimately delivering enhanced capabilities to the operational force in the shortest time possible. UNO development incorporates solutions available in industry and through government agencies - assessing them in an adapt and buy approach informed by experimentation, demonstration, and modernization. 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 ER9, Command Post Integrated Infrastructure (CPI2), fields mobile Command Post nodes by integrating mission command solutions to enhance the survivability and mobility of command post formations. CPI2 will replace selected elements of the legacy command post to provide improved expeditionary capability, survivability, agility, and scalability for command post formations at all echelons. By integrating mission command warfighting functions on to formation appropriate vehicle platforms, a dispersed command post construct will enable the battle staff to blend in with the overall maneuver formation while giving the commander the ability to synchronize the close fight on the move. Project EW3, Unit Task Reorganization (UTR) funding line supports the Army Network Plan Framework objective to deliver a Standards Based Network Architecture. This will enable modernizing the Mission Command Network through the coordination of a common set of network operations tools and infrastructure development supporting the unit communication staff's ability to conduct Network Planning, Network Provisioning and Network Management. Network Planning efforts include the development of an integrated planning tool suite to improve Signal Soldiers ability to plan and develop configurations for upcoming operations and deployments. Network Provisioning efforts include development of tools and technology that provide a means to deliver configurations developed during the Network Planning with little to no manual involvement by the Soldier. Network Management efforts replace stove-piped management systems and replaces them with integrated tools that provide a consolidated, as well as detailed, view of the network and its components.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2021
• Source ID: 0604818A_5_2040_PB_2021
• 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
• Computer Programming
• Computer Programs
• Computers
• Information Systems
• Logistics
• Network Architecture
• Operating Systems
• Radio Equipment
• Software Development
• Supply Chain
• Supply Chain Management
• System Software
• 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