Communication Automation
Abstract
The Communication Automation, Battle Force Tactical Network (BFTN) program, is a continuing program that provides for automation and communications upgrades for fleet tactical users. The BFTN on each surface, subsurface, air, or fixed US Navy platform uses previously installed/existing Line of Sight (LOS)/Extended Line of Sight (ELOS) radios (a.k.a. Radio Frequency (RF)) to create a secure gateway that inter-connects all users into a common RF Tactical Network (a.k.a. wireless). BFTN enables war-fighters to digitally communicate National Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Allied/Coalition and US-Only information necessary to execute and plan in a real-time operational environment without relying on ashore application server interaction. This RF Network separately supports US-Only Carrier and Expeditionary Strike Group Commanders and maintains the digital communication ability to execute and plan with other U.S. ships, submarines or aircraft, as well as with NATO Allied/Coalition networks, even if Satellite Communication (SATCOM) channels to shore are lost. This system is formally specified by both Fleet Commanders as a threshold capability for global maritime command control and communications in a Distributed Maritime Environment to execute current warfighting plans. FY 2020 BFTN efforts will focus on development efforts necessary to address capability gaps and test report recommendations, and commence studies to address High Frequency (HF) Line of Sight (LOS)/Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) radio obsolescence issues and required upgrades to meet known threats.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 0725_0604280N_5_1319_PB_2020
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