Army Tactical Command & Control Hardware & Software

Abstract

A portion of this funding line is directly aligned to the Army Network Modernization Priority. 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, Common Hardware Systems (CHS) is an ACAT III program that is a key enabler of the Army Modernization Priorities in support of the Army's Network Modernization Strategy Lines of Effort: (1) Unified Network Transport, (2) Common Operating Environment, (3) Interoperability, and (4) Command Post Mobility and Survivability. CHS is a mandated Army Strategic Source, as annotated in AR 25-1 that acquires and sustains highly flexible, cost-effective, and simplified non-developmental solutions that integrate the latest and emerging commercial information technology onto the Converged Mission Command Network. Efforts are aligned to support the Network Cross-Functional Team (CFT) capability set approach to achieve network modernization strategy goals. This funding line also supports network solution procurement and sustainment for U.S. Army Reserves, U.S. Army National Guard, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, and other Federal agencies. The CHS-5 contract averages approximately 315 contract actions annually. 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) implements an integrated, interoperable, cyber-secure, software infrastructure that serves as the host for a unified set of multiple warfighting functional applications within the command post at echelons Battalion to Army Service Component Command (ASCC); eliminating "stove-piped" legacy systems, duplicative or redundant implementations, simplifying future application development efforts, and enhancing interoperability and data sharing across multiple echelons. CPCE software infrastructure and applications reside on Tactical Server Infrastructure (TSI) hardware and BCCS/TSI servers previously fielded under the TMC/MCS program of record. CPCE/TSI provides the hardware infrastructure to host capabilities, such as movement and maneuver applications, network enabling tools (i.e. Cyber Situational Understanding and Tactical Defensive Cyber Operation Infrastructure) and warfighting function applications. This software infrastructure provides the Army's Common Operating Picture (COP) solution, enabling interoperability between command posts, mounted platforms, and dismounted handheld devices while supporting collaboration with Joint and Unified Action partners. CPCE provides common look and feel (user interface), common data strategy, interoperable tactical messaging/ chat, and essential warfighting capabilities. 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 is now called, Mounted Mission Command - Software (MMC-S), an ACAT II program, after a successful Materiel Development Decision (MDD) briefing in Feb. 2020. MMC-S 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 MMC-S 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 MMC-S will provide incremental improvements with additional application capabilities over time, and will be interoperable with Command Post and Mobile/Handheld systems. Project EJ6, This funding line is directly aligned to the Army Network Modernization Strategy LOE 1, Unified Network. Efforts are aligned to support the Network-Cross Functional Team capability set approach to achieve the network modernization strategy. TROPO: Tactical Enhancement supports the evaluation and testing requirements for Troposcatter Transmission (TROPO) capabilities procured and fielded under the Signal Modernization (SIGMOD) funding line, B00010. TROPO will provide redundancy communications in a Satellite denied environment by providing improved Line of Sight and beyond line of sight radio systems. Enables Mission Command in a Satellite Denied environment by providing Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) capability over longer ranges and at higher throughput than the current BLOS System. TROPO extends the network by utilizing a significantly reduced SWaP radio verses the current system. TROPO will enable Army units to reduce reliance on costly satellite bandwidth. COMMAND POST NETWORKING: Enables Command Post networking capabilities by providing communications solutions to enable a more survivable Command Post against near peer advisories. The solutions will utilize advanced waveform and antenna improvements to decrease radio frequency detection and interception in the battlefield and will be integrated onto the appropriate platforms to increase Command Post survivability. Project EK9, Tactical Network Operations Management's (TNOM) purpose is to create Unified Network Operations (UNO). UNO is a software centric, integrated NetOps capability being developed, as a rapid prototype - proceeding under 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 of Operations (DevOps) approach - creating Network Operations (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 (M/HHCE), is one of the six computing environments (CEs) formalized by the AAE under the Common Operating Environment (COE) initiative and supports the Nett Warrior (NW) also known as the Ground Soldier Systems (GSS) program. The program leverages commercial smart devices and secure Army tactical radios, Commercial 4G/LTE/WIFI and cloud-based infrastructure 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. The NW hardware is the computational platform that other M/HHCE systems run their applications. The M/HHCE will provide incremental improvements with additional application capabilities over time, and will be interoperable with Command Post CE and Mounted CE systems. Project ER9, Command Post Integrated Infrastructure (CPI2), fields mobile Command Post nodes by integrating mission command solutions into vehicle platforms and mounted shelter systems 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 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. The total cost of the Unified Network Operations (UNO) Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) effort is $84.352 million RDT&E from FY19 to FY24. The remainder (FY23-24) of the $31.397 million for UNO MTA is fully funded across the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP).

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2023
• Source ID: 0604818A_5_2040_PB_2023
• Change Summary Explanation: FY 2023 funding increase reflects the fact that the FY 2022 President's Budget request did not include out-year funding.
• Service Agency Name: Army

Entities

Organizations

• United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

• C4I
• Cyber
• Energy and Power Technologies
• Human Systems
• Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Application Software
• Command And Control
• Command And Control Systems
• Computer Programming
• Computer Programs
• Computers
• Information Systems
• Logistics
• Multiple Access
• Operating Systems
• Position (Location)
• Radio Equipment
• Software Development
• Supply Chain
• Supply Chain Management
• 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