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Abstract
Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) - Consists of fire support Command and Control C2 software fielded on Marine Corps common hardware. AFATDS provides the MAGTF with the ability to rapidly integrate all supporting arms assets into maneuver plans via a digital link utilizing currently fielded communications equipment. AFATDS automates the fire planning, tactical fire direction, and fire support coordination required to support maneuvers from the sea and subsequent operations ashore. The AFATDS program includes AFATDS software and hardware, the Effects Management Tool (EMT) (a C2PC injector), the Back-up Computer System (BUCS), and the Battery Mobile Tactical Shelter (MTS). Command and Control Personal Computer (C2PC) - C2PC is the core client and gateway for the Joint Tactical Common Operating Picture Workstation. It is the authoritative data source for the ground common operating picture within the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). Tactical Command Operations System (TCO) - TCO is the principle tool within the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) for situational awareness through distribution of the Common Tactical Picture (CTP). It supports tactical operations providing information via high speed computer systems in a timely manner and includes the Intel Operations Workstations/Servers. R&D funds provide science and technology advanced concepts to be applied to the system for an increase in functional capabilities to the warfighter. Tactical Locator Designation and Handoff System (TLDHS) - Hand-Off System - Provides the ability for Forward Observers (FOs) and Forward Air Controllers (FACs) to: observe their area of interest, quickly and accurately locate ground targets, receive and display Blue Force Situational Awareness information and Fire Support Coordination Measures (FSCMs) on map displays interfaced with C2PC. TLDHS can digitally request and provide digital terminal control for target engagements by field artillery (FA) through AFATDS, close air support (CAS) aircraft, and naval surface fire support (NSFS), and the machine-to-machine interface of the system reduces the potential for fratricide due to human error and by displaying friendly positions and target locations to the terminal controller. TLDHS Block II also provides the capability to designate targets for laser-guided munitions and laser spot trackers. TLDHS Block II is comprised of and integrates two major subsystems: the Targeting Subsystem and the Target Hand-Off Subsystem. USMC Milestone C for TLDHS Block II was June 2005 and Fielding and Full rate Production Decisions were October 2006. Fluctuations of R&D across the FYDP are due to the nature of a spiral development approach. Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Command and Control (C2) Systems Applications - MAGTF C2 SA merges the development, integration and testing of 45 existing C2 systems and applications into one common enterprise capability. They reside in all Combat Operations Centers (COCs) and related USMC C2 platforms. This effort provides greater economies of scale/affordability with system developers, technical design agents, integration agents and individual program offices. MAGTF C2 SA efforts are in alignment with MCCDC's requirements for: Net-Centric systems, Service Oriented Architecture, Open Architecture components, Maximize C2 capabilities, Enhance the war-fighter's Situational Awareness, Increase/Maximize the Commander's decision space. Joint Battle Command - Platform (JBC-P) - will provide a single integrated Joint Blue Force Situational Awareness (JBFSA) capability solution for C2, Position Location Information (PLI), Mapping, Messaging, Overlays, and Routes, as required by Joint Requirements Oversight Council Memoranda 163-04, and 161-03. JBC-P will replace, DDACT, MRC, and BFT family of systems. Blue Force Situational Awareness (BFSA) - is the Marine Corps' Situational Awareness family of systems comprised of the Mounted and Dismounted variants of terrestrial (EPLRS/SINCGARS) systems, and the mounted celestial (SATCOM) system. Data Automated Communications Terminal (DACT) (BFSA) - is the Marine Corps' Blue Force Tracking Program of Record. It is the primary source of all tactical ground tracks below the Marine battalion, and is the primary provider of Position Location Information (PLI) into the Combat Operations Center (COC) and to Joint forces viewing the Common Operational Picture (COP). DACT is one tool in the Joint Combat ID toolbox that the Marine Commander uses to reduce the potential for fratricide. The Mounted Refresh Computer (MRC) (BFSA) - MRC is the replacement for the Mounted DACT and consists of a militarized central processing unit with Joint Capability Release (JCR) software integrated with various tactical vehicle platforms and communications systems through the use of a Vehicle Modification (VM) kit. It is mounted in vehicles from the battalion to the mechanized platoon (HMMWV, AAV, LAV and tanks). The Dismounted Data Automated Communications Terminal (D-DACT) (BFSA) - The Dismounted DACT is a smaller, lighter handheld device having greater battery life, consisting of the Rugged Personal Digital Assistant (R-PDA) with Windows Command and Control CE (C2CE) software. The Dismounted DACT is intended for the dismounted user at the platoon level. Future DACT improved capabilities for replacement systems will meet stipulated Operational Requirements and OIF-derived Requirements to provide Blue Force Tracking and automated communications support for commander in tactical operations. New capabilities will include Non Line of Sight (NLOS) and enhanced communication paths; improved Graphic User Interface (GUI) software, a larger screen, and Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) GPS integration. Blue Force Tracker (BFT) (BFSA) System is a satellite-based Tracking and Communication System. BFT provides the capability to identify position, track progress, and communicate with the operators of tactical vehicles. The BFT is employed at the battalion level below to provide operational commanders with USMC/Army Position Location Information within a given area of operations. It is mounted in vehicles at the Battalion level and below down to the individual vehicle (HMMWV, AAV, LAV and tanks). Identity Dominance System (IDS) - will provide a user friendly biometric authentication technology that will be employed to deny the enemy freedom of movement within the populace and positively identify known insurgents within an Area of Responsibility (AOR). It will enable Marine Corps and host-nation security personnel to detain, apprehend or deny entry to unwanted individuals in critical areas. The capability will enhance overall Force Protection and High-Value Target Identification by providing a means to rapidly ascertain whether or not a detained individual is wanted for criminal or terrorist activity, badge local workers and support post incident investigation by allowing collected evidence to be compared to available biometrics to identify likely suspects. Specifically, these items will enable enhanced perimeter security for high-visibility events such as national elections on foreign soil; high profile dignitary meetings between U.S. military officials and host nation political and military leaders; and U.S. military demonstrations. This capability will also enable enhanced prisoner management for the efficient administration of detainees, and improve Civil Action of DoD personnel by providing a means to track payments to host-nation workers and managed local labor who support/access facilities where military/Marines are located. Finally, this capability will enhance available intelligence by allowing "link analysis" on individuals to reveal criminal or terrorist associations not readily apparent when records are reviewed individually.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 2270_0206313M_7_1319_PB_2011
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