FAAD C2 ED
Abstract
The Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control (FAAD C2) system collects, digitally processes, and disseminates real-time target cuing and tracking information; the common tactical 3-dimentional air picture; and command, control, and intelligence information to all Maneuver Air and Missile Defense (MAMD) weapon systems (Avenger and Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS), and joint and combined arms systems. The FAAD C2 system provides alerting data to air defense gunners, airspace battle management, and up-linking of mission operations, thereby enhancing force protection against air and missile attack. Situational awareness and targeting data is provided on threat aircraft, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The FAAD C2 system provides this mission capability by integrating dynamic FAAD C2 engagement operations software with the Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS), Joint Tactical Terminal (JTT), Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), Enhanced Position Location System (EPLRS), Global Positioning System (GPS), Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS), Sentinel radar, and the Battle Command architecture. In addition, FAAD C2 provides interoperability with Joint C2 systems and horizontal integration with PATRIOT, Theater High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS), and the Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor (JLENS) by fusing sensor data to create a scalable and filterable Single Integrated Air Picture (SIAP) and common tactical picture. The system software is a key component of the Air Defense and Airspace Management (ADAM) Cell that is being fielded to Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs), Multi-Functional Support Brigades and Divisions/Corps as part of the Army's modularity concept. System software is able to provide target data and engagement commands/status to MAMD Battalions. FAAD C2 is also a principal air defense system within the Homeland Defense Program. Soldiers from activated ARNG MAMD battalions operate the FAAD C2 systems in the National Capital Region and other locations. Program funding enables fielding of equipment to the current force to support the Army's Program Objective to rapidly respond to immediate threats to Soldiers, identifies promising technologies, procures and integrates those capabilities for deployed forces in the same year. As capability gaps are identified by deployed forces, this program provides the ability for the Army to procure high priority/high leverage technology from industry during the same year, with the highest priority going to candidates that cover a multitude of gap areas. Program funding provides a method to rapidly keep pace with leading edge technologies and maintain interoperability and backwards compatibility caused by improvement to other system components (upgrade from common hardware version 2 to 3 and EPLRS enhancements). In support of the Overseas Contingency Operations, FAAD C2 systems are in MAMD units and ADAM Cells deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. These FAAD systems are critical in providing the local air picture to supported units and higher headquarters. FAAD C2 systems also provide target tracks and weapon controls for the C-RAM capability deployed to Iraq.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 126_0604741A_5_2040_PB_2012
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