Command , Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Modernization Process (C5IMP)
Abstract
This project is required to support the Fleet C5I Modernization Policy (per COMUSFLTFORCOM/COMPACFLT Inst. 4720.3) to manage operational risks associated with C5ISR modernization in both afloat and ashore units in support of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP), ensuring deploying units receive improved, interoperable, and certified warfighting capabilities in order to meet theater operational requirements. This project funds engineering assessments of proposed C5I capability modernizations to determine maturity for installation and risk associated with installs of equipment outside of normal modernization windows. The deliverables of this project are created by determining the maturity, through engineering analysis, of the critical linchpins needed to achieve interoperability for each proposed C5IMP capability improvement item to be installed in a ship's baseline, developing installation recommendations of C5I system upgrades for the Fleet Commanders, and researching and analyzing installation or operating problems. Failure to achieve required maturity for one system that is part of a warfare system package can prevent this system from being installed, thus breaking the capability planned for the entire original warfare package, which will impact Strike Group warfighting capabilities. There is close coordination with the FLTCDRs and TYCOMs as well as other members of the C5IMP community to address, coordinate, and resolve C5IMP modernization issues thereby reducing risk and enhancing readiness and effectiveness of deploying ships and strike groups. Focus is on key milestones ) such as Baseline Locking Events (BLEs) and a Planned Not Authorized (PNA) reviews, and SG/ARG Analysis Reports which are Fleet required events. The BLEs, PNA Reviews, and SG/ARG Analysis Reports are the primary work products in the C5IMP process. Forecasting C5ISR requirements and schedules is based on the projection of ships' operating/maintenance schedules at the particular point in time. Due to changing operational needs, these schedules frequently change causing availability extensions, deferrals, cancellations, or delays. Also, the length of availabilities vary and often extend past fiscal years. The supporting C5IMP/C5ISR schedules must adjust accordingly, resulting in regular modifications to the numbers of events/requirements projected for C5IMP/C5ISR from period to period.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2019
- Source ID
- 0d2e03f9c26f8bc2413faa7f4de254c3