JNT Tactical Network (JTN)
Abstract
EF5 project: This funding line is a key enabler of the Army Modernization Priorities in support of the network. This funding line supports the Army Network Modernization strategy (LOE 1), Unified Network and Joint Interoperability/Coalition Accessible (LOE 3). Efforts are aligned to support the Network-Cross Functional Team capability set approach to achieve the network modernization strategy. The Joint Enterprise Network Manager (JENM) software provides a single, converged network management tool allowing the Warfighter to plan, configure, load, and manage the Joint Services' Tactical Radios and their networks in the field - a capability not available in legacy planning systems. JENM funding supports several types of tactical radios, such as the ManPack and Rifleman, enabling them to utilize Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) and other waveforms to include: Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) waveform, Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA), Integrated Waveform (IW), and Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) waveform. Using its Over-the-Air-Management (OTAM) functionality, JENM provides the Commander the ability to quickly reconfigure critical networks. 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 communicate. FY 2024 funding will continue radio planner development efforts to design, engineer, integrate and test capabilities for the Tactical Radio network in support of the Advanced Networking Waveform (ANWf). Continued development provides further integration of the Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) and Network Management of its emerging systems to enable Soldiers the ability to effectively manage the ITN. Radio planner development efforts will also support MUOS Waveform Planning Continuing System Improvements and rapid provisioning of MUOS end-user terminals. Planning applications are deployed on, and critically tied to the Ruggedized Application Platform - Tactical Radios (RAP-TR) hardware from Division to the Company level. EX6 project: The Waveforms program supports the Army Network Modernization Strategy Line Of Effort (LOE) 1, Unified Network. Efforts are aligned to support the Network-Cross Functional Team's (N-CFT) capability set approach to achieve the network modernization strategy. Product Manager (PdM) Waveforms provides the transport technologies necessary to support the overall connectivity of the Unified Network. PdM Waveforms' technology assessments, integration, and configuration management enable seamless updates and fluid communication between echelons of the Unified Network. PdM Waveforms delivers, maintains, and upgrades portable, interoperable, Mobile Ad-hoc Networking (MANET) waveforms, Advanced Networking Waveforms (ANWf), and network enterprise services to enhance tactical warfighting capabilities. PdM Waveforms provides the Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) with a suite of waveforms and network services that are: (1) Interoperable - used by all Services; (2) Capable of operating on a variety of hardware platforms, both Program of Record and nondevelopmental commercial radios; (3) Secure - meet all Department of Defense and US Government information assurance requirements; (4) Operationally relevant - quickly and effectively meet evolving network mission requirements of Combatant Commanders and the Services; and (5) Affordable - drive down procurement and support costs via a robust, competitive market which adheres to open government standards. PdM Waveforms will remain agile to accommodate emerging warfighter needs by refocusing effort strategies to address the following: - Perform standardized viability assessment of ANWf in support of the ITN and future capability sets to proactively ensure waveform performance, in advance of formal ITN experimentation and fielding activities -Execute Waveforms (WF) analysis and system engineering activities for DoD as Lead Service Activity for Ground/Line of Sight (LoS) Waveforms (currently TrellisWare Scalable Manet (TSM), Warrior Robust Enhanced Network (WREN), Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA) and Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS)) in accordance with (IAW) Deputy Secretary of Defense memo for Enhancing DOD's Joint Tactical Networks and Datalink Modernization, 29 March 2019 -Work with industry partners in pursuit of alternative waveforms and software technologies to meet LOE 1, fill identified capability gaps, and modernize/evolve the network IAW Capability Set goals -Continue development and/ or integration efforts of Broadcast Waveforms (i.e. SINCGARS, WREN, ANWf, DSA, and Radio Services (i.e. enterprise Over The Air Management (eOTAM)) in support of Army Network modernization, and agile mission support initiatives.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 0605031N_5_1319_PB_2024
- Change Summary Explanation
- Zero balance in FY 2022 to FY 2024 is attributed to a realignment from Navy (PE 0605031N) and Air Force (PE 0605031F) to Army (PE 0605031A) as per the JTN (JENM) Acquisition Program Baseline (APB) and Tri-Service Funding agreement.
- Service Agency Name
- Navy
Entities
Organizations
- United States Navy