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. FAAD C2 provides the common tactical 3-dimensional air picture and command, control, and intelligence information to all Air and Missile Defense (AMD) 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), Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS), Enhanced Position Location and Reporting System (EPLRS), Global Positioning System (GPS), Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS), Sentinel radar, and the Mission Command architecture. In addition, FAAD C2 provides interoperability with Joint C2 systems and horizontal integration with PATRIOT, Theater High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), 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 AMD Battalions. FAAD C2 is also a principal air defense system within the Homeland Defense Program. Soldiers from activated ARNG (Army National Guard) AMD battalions operate the FAAD C2 systems in the National Capital Region and other locations. 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 3 to 4 and EPLRS enhancements).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- 126_0604741A_5_2040_PB_2014
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- Root: Air Defense Command, Control and Intelligence - Eng Dev
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