Joint Tactical Network (JTN)

Abstract

EF5 project: In support of Line of Effort (LOE) 1B, Network Enabling Functions, JENM software provides a single network management tool for the Warfighter to plan, configure, load, and manage the Joint Services' Software Defined Radios (SDRs) and networks in the field, a capability not available in legacy planning systems. JENM configures numerous Tactical radios such as the ManPack and Rifleman, enabling them to utilize the Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) waveforms such as the Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW), Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA), Integrated Waveform (IW), and Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) waveforms. Furthermore, JENM provides the Commander the ability to quickly reconfigure critical networks using its Over the Air Management (OTAM) functionality. JENM enhances the S6's ability to conduct Course of Action (COA) Analysis and the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) providing commanders critical information regarding their ability to effectively communicate. JENM is deployed on the Joint Tactical Networking Environment NetOps Toolkit (J-TNT) from Division to the Company level based upon the Basis of Issue Plan. EX6 project: Beginning in FY 2018, based on the results of the FY 2017 Army Network Analysis, the EX6 project refocused efforts to improve waveforms for lower and mid-tier networks. The effort focuses on development to achieve improved performance, network simplification, improved spectrum efficiency and improved Electronic Warfare (EW)/Cyber resistance. The planned waveforms may include changes to a mid-tier waveform, SRW 2.0/Narrow Band, and SINCGARS upgrades. This new capability must be completed by FY20-21 to support future tactical radio procurements. FY 2020 Base RDTE dollars in the amount of $40.808 million supports the continued development of the Waveforms and JENM, testing support and the program management office.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2020
Source ID
0605031A_5_2040_PB_2020
Change Summary Explanation
EX6: $2.362 million of FY 2019 RDTE funds were identified to support SRW Narrowband Transition and integration efforts. This funding will provide support for the Narrowband capability to be transitioned from CERDEC to PdM Waveforms and integrated into the current waveform portfolio. EF5: (-$1.565) million of FY 2019 RDTE funds were reduced for JENM development IAW tactical radio requirement updates.
Service Agency Name
Army

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Configuration Management
  • Cost Analysis
  • Digital Communications
  • Multiple Access
  • Procurement
  • Program Management
  • Radio Communications
  • Radio Equipment
  • Software Defined Radio
  • Software Development
  • Software-Defined Radio Waveforms
  • Systems Engineering
  • Tactical Networks
  • Tactical Radios
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

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

Technology Areas

  • Cyber
  • Microelectronics
  • Space

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