Nuclear Command Control and Communications (NC3)
Abstract
This program supports the Department's initiatives to Defend the Homeland, Provide Nuclear Deterrence, and Build Sustainable and Long-Term Advantage. This program supports the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment roles as Principal Staff Assistant (PSA) for NC3 and NC3 Capability Portfolio Manager (CPM) as directed by the Secretary of Defense in the NC3 Governance Improvement (NGI) Implementation Plan and Directive Type Memorandum (DTM) 19-005. The role of the NC3 PSA and NC3 CPM is to ensure alignment of NC3 acquisition, procurement, modernization, sustainment, interoperability and resources to deliver effective current and future NC3 capabilities, and proactively manage the NC3 portfolio to align NC3 programs with DoD nuclear weapons platform and delivery systems sustainment and modernization efforts. The NC3 Portfolio consists of approximately 200 systems, platforms, networks, and applications. The goals of the CPM are to 1) assess NC3 modernization programs and their integration, synchronization, and contribution to the NC3 enterprise, 2) monitor the readiness of operational NC3 systems, 3) identify performance gaps and make recommendations on technology upgrades and prototyping to enable the future capabilities to outpace the threat, and 4) support data-driven portfolio management by developing the necessary tools and processes to assess and manage integrated programmatic and technical risks. This includes the analytical expertise, and information storage and retrieval systems to support the continuing development of CPM for managing the complex NC3 enterprise. These efforts will simultaneously support the Commander, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) as NC3 Enterprise Lead; NC3 Enterprise Center (NEC); systems engineering and architecture development entities; the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD(R&E)), the Joint Staff, and the Services. This program supports the capability portfolio-based approach (DoD Directive 7045.02, “Capability Portfolio Management”). This program funds development of new tools, technical assessments, and planning for the CPM to manage the NC3 enterprise. This includes: 1) developing analytical tools for improving NC3 enterprise-level management and programmatic and technical risk assessments; 2) supporting the office of primary responsibility for NC3 enterprise capability portfolio management, to include assessing current capability, complying with statutory mandates, and conducting NC3-related studies, analyses, and policy updates; 3) assessing DoD Component plans, programs, and budgets for adequacy and execution (including courses of action development and recommendations); 4) identifying, prototyping, evaluating, and recommending new technology for inclusion in the NC3 system; and 5) developing NC3 corrective action and risk mitigation plans to support the NC3 CPM investment recommendations to senior DoD leadership. .
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 0605772D8Z_5_0400_PB_2024
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY 2024 increase is for studies and analysis support to strengthen decision-making on NC3 acquisition risks and opportunities in support of the Nuclear Posture Review and NC3 Deputy Management Action Group (DMAG).
- Service Agency Name
- Office of the Secretary Of Defense
Entities
Organizations
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
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