Sub Tact Comm System

Abstract

The Submarine Tactical Communications System budget item (1411) funds the Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) program, which provides a fully integrated and tested communications architecture of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) program of record components, providing secure voice and data communications for all submarine classes. The CSRR program, via an end-to-end integrated test environment, ensures that submarine communications systems: (a) enhance assured information transfer via automated and integrated network management; (b) support assured command and control, (c) provide submarine Internet Protocol (IP) connectivity; (d) are interoperable with Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), United States and allied/coalition military networks; (e) meet NC3 strategic messaging requirements; and (f) provide improved reliability, maintainability, and availability. The CSRR program includes the development of a network-controlled computer based trainer to support training requirements. The CSRR program provides systems engineering efforts associated with implementation of new technology allowing submarines to connect to the global information grid. The new technology will also ensure the submarine's continued ability to participate in network-centric warfare and exploit its inherent stealth capabilities in support of the Navy, NC3, Joint, and allied/coalition fight to achieve total battlespace information dominance. The CSRR Program is authorized to field Increment 1 as multiple block upgrades (Versions). CSRR Increment 1 Version 4 is planned to address equipment obsolescence and End of Support issues. CSRR Increment 1 Version 5 modernizes critical NC3 components supporting the reception of Emergency Action Messages (EAMs) which are required for the Submarine Forces to execute Force Management and Force Execution of the fleet ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs). In addition, CSRR Inc1v5 modernizes obsolete/end-of-life/end-of-support C4I systems and infrastructure minimizing the risk of failure to NC3 and other tactical communication circuits. Additional efforts funded under the Submarine Tactical Communications System budget item include (1) Undersea Platforms Special Communications, which provides fully integrated and tested Undersea Assured Command & Control (UAC2) communications systems enabling command and control (C2) in an environment where traditional communications are not available, thereby reducing platform susceptibility of detection and attack by the adversary and (2) Link 16, which provides an enhanced submarine communication system by providing a two-way Tactical Data Link (TDL) processing capability on all Submarine (Nuclear) (SSN), Guided Missile Submarine (Nuclear) (SSGN). The Link 16 program provides submarine Command & Control systems with Link 16 tactical network communications capabilities for situational awareness in a contested environment and is a key element in naval tactical networking. The new technology ensures the submarine's continued ability to participate in network-centric warfare and exploit its inherent stealth capabilities in support of the Navy, Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Joint, and allied/coalition fight to achieve total battlespace information dominance. These efforts are a continuation of the UAC2 and Link 16 efforts previously funded under the Submarine Integrated Antenna System Project (0742)/Advanced High Data Rate (HDR) and Antenna Transition Engineering program/project. JUSTIFICATION FOR BUDGET ACTIVITY: These programs are funded under ENGINEERING and MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT because they encompass development and demonstration of new end-items. CSRR: Funding in FY19 will allow for development of CSRR Increment 1 Version 1, 3, and 4 architecture model databases in support of implementing Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) for LOS ANGELES, OHIO-SSBN, OHIO-SSGN, COLUMBIA, VIRGINIA, and SEAWOLF Class submarines; Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT) for CSRR Increment 1 Version 3 through Version 5; Test and evaluation efforts for CSRR Increment 1 Version 4 in support of a full fielding decision; Software development/upgrade for the Multi-purpose Reconfigurable Training System (MRTS) for CSRR Increment 1 Version 4 and 5; Implementation of Cybersecurity requirements and correction of Cybersecurity deficiencies for CSRR Increment 1 Version 4 and 5; Systems engineering development, modernization, and platform-specific Control and Management software development for Increment 1 Version 5; Development of a reconfigurable Platform Integration and Test Laboratory. Undersea Assured Command & Control (UAC2): Funding in FY19 is to complete UAC2 Phase 2 Trade Study. Continue shore integration of UAC2 solution sets to support Department of Defense (DoD) Teleports and Department of Navy (DoN) Submarine Broadcast Control Authorities. Continue afloat integration of UAC2 solution sets on LOS ANGELES, OHIO-SSBN, OHIO-SSGN, VIRGINIA, and SEAWOLF Class submarines as well as Environmental Qualification Testing (EQT). Link 16: Funding in FY19 is to continue systems engineering development of Link 16 tactical network communications capability. Continue Lab integration of the TDL processor with Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) CMN-4 terminal into the submarine architecture. Commence EQT. Commence Submarine radio room to combat system design, development, and integration. Commence updates to applicable Acquisition Documentation to support Link 16.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2019
• Source ID: 1411_0604503N_5_1319_PB_2019

Tags

Fields of Study

• Computer science

Readers

• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
• Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
• Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

• Cyber
• Fully Networked C3
• Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control