Tactical Network Radio Systems (Low-Tier)
Abstract
This funding line is directly aligned to the Army Network Modernization Strategy Lines of Effort (LOE) 1, Unified Network. Efforts are aligned to support the Network-Cross Functional Team (N-CFT) capability set approach to achieve the network modernization strategy. Tactical Network Radio Systems (Low-Tier) provide both Classified and Unclassified communications. The radios provide the Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) legacy waveform for Classified and Unclassified communications. They also provide advanced waveforms (e.g. TrellisWare TSM) that provide Secure but Unclassified (SBU) communications. The MP radio provides the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) waveform for Tactical Satellite communications. The HMS program is currently in the process of conducting testing, including Laboratory and Field Based Risk Reduction events, in support of an Operational Test event. The Handheld, Manpack, and Small Form Fit (HMS) radio program is a single Acquisition Category IC program encompassing: handheld radios (one-channel Rifleman Radio (RR), two-channel Leader Radio (LR), and Single-Channel Data Radio (SCDR)) and Manpack (MP) radio (Generation 1 and Generation 2 radios). HMS provides voice and data communication to the expeditionary Warfighter with an on-the-move, at-the-halt, and stationary Line of Sight (LOS)/Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) capability for both dismounted personnel and platforms. HMS radio systems are software reprogrammable, networkable, multi-mode systems capable of simultaneous voice and data communication. HMS radios will support a variety of other platforms, including tactical End User Devices (EUD) voice and data needs. HMS provides tailorable and scalable, software-defined radio systems meeting U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Special Operations Command communications needs. The ITN is a warfighter-enabling System of Systems comprised of key networking components including HMS Program of Record (POR) radio systems, advanced high capacity commercial radios, commercial phone technologies, and advanced radio-application gateway integration and interoperability technologies. These ITN technologies increase transport options and support a converged Mission Command network. The ITN introduces a new Secure But Unclassified (SBU) security domain enhancing Mission Partner interoperability and significantly reducing key distribution and other security-related burdens for the Soldier at lower echelons. This RDTE 6.5 funding line supports ITN testing and evaluation (T&E). The ITN T&E involves mature system development, integration, and demonstration in support of ITN evaluation to include: concept refinement, characterization, data collection, demos, integrated testing, and operational assessments. Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) resources are required for continued Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) Developmental Operations (DevOps), required HMS delta testing, and to examine modular and open system architectures to decrease future integration and waveform porting costs. DevOps includes: Soldier feedback during operational demonstrations, evaluations, and test events, as well as to purchase mature production representative prototype components. The ITN DevOps process relies heavily upon Soldier Touch Points (STPs) and User Juries requiring significant resourcing in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the N-CFT and Program offices. Additionally, the RDT&E resources are essential to support the ITN Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) and Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) characterizations. These characterizations are designed and intended to directly support Capability Set 23 fielding decisions in accordance with the Army approved ITN Abbreviated-Capability Development Document (A-CDD).
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2022
- Source ID
- 0605042A_5_2040_PB_2022
- Change Summary Explanation
- In FY21, a $6.639M congressional mark was assessed against FA1 and an additional $1.028M was removed for SBIR/STTR taxes.
- Service Agency Name
- Army
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army
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