Exp Indirect Fire Gen Supt Wpn Sys
Abstract
Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Command and Control (C2) Systems Applications (SA) - 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 the combat developers requirements for: Net-Centric systems, Development of reusable Open Architecture components, Data exposure, Enhancing the warfighter's Situational Awareness and Increasing/Maximizing the Commander's decision space. Joint Battle Command - Platform (JBC-P) Family of Systems (FoS) - JBC-P FoS is a joint Army led ACAT II program. It is a product line comprised of systems and products formerly associated with the Blue Force Tracker (BFT) FoS and JBC-P. It comprises L-Band SATCOM and terrestrial Command and Control (C2) and Situational Awareness (SA) systems that use graphic displays to identify friendly units by providing Position Location Information (PLI) while facilitating tactical level C2. Blue Force Situational Awareness (BFSA) - The Marine Corps' Situational Awareness Blue Force Tracker family of systems is comprised of the Mounted and Dismounted variants of a terrestrial Enhanced Position Location Reporting System/Single Channel Ground Airborne Radio System (EPLRS/SINCGARS) and the mounted celestial (SATCOM) system. In FY14, the BFSA and JBPC funding lines are merged into the JBCP FoS line. 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, to include Joint Command and Control (JC2) development efforts within Tactical Service Oriented Architecture (TSOA). Identity Dominance System-MC (IDS-MC) - IDS-MC is a multi-modal (fingerprint, iris and face) biometric collection system that provides the USMC a reliable and effective capability to collect, share, match, access, verify and store identity information. IDS-MC will enable the Marine to collect appropriate biometric, biographical and reference information on an individual and match this locally developed information with pre-existing information available to the expeditionary force. The system will display match results with linkage to the respective individual's biographical and reference information as well as help analyze the response, update records as appropriate, create reports and disseminate updated information in accordance with current MAGTF policy. The primary mission of IDS-MC is to provide the MAGTF with the means to identify persons encountered in the battle space. While IDS-MC is not an intelligence analysis system, it does provide identification information in support of military intelligence and law enforcement operations by providing positive identification of persons of interest. IDS-MC is an enabler in the areas of detainee management and questioning, base access, counterintelligence screening, border control, law enforcement, displaced persons' management and aiding in humanitarian assistance missions. IDS-MC supports the tactical application of identity dominance and fully supports a forward presence, crisis response and contingency response capability. IDS-MC will incrementally phase out the Biometric Automated Toolset (BAT). Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Family of Systems (AFATDS FoS) - AFATDS FoS consists of three programs, AFATDS, Back Up Computer System (BUCS) and Mobile Tactical Shelter (MTS). The AFATDS automates the fire planning, tactical fire direction, and fire support coordination required to support maneuver from the sea and subsequent operations ashore. AFATDS integrates all supporting arms assets within the MAGTF such as mortars, cannon artillery, rockets and missiles, close air support, and naval surface fire support systems. BUCS is a hand-held computer system designed to provide a backup to the AFATDS in computing ballistic firing solutions, as well as provide survey and Meteorological functions in support of artillery. Additionally BUCS is the primary ballistic firing solution system during Ship To Objective Maneuver (STOM) and for the Expeditionary Fire Support System (EFSS). The MTS is a Lightweight Multi-purpose Shelter (LMS) mounted on a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) which protects both the AFATDS and operators from the environment. MTS enables rapid emplacement and displacement of fire support elements and provides networked communications on the move. Target Hand-Off System (THS) - Previously identified as the entire Target Location Designation and Hand-Off System. The THS is the portion of TLDHS that provides Fire Support Observer/Controllers with the ability to view video, manipulate, and digitally transmit (hand-off) target data to Fire Support platforms and agencies. Handheld Command and Control (H2C2) - H2C2 project vision outlines a collective and efficient mobile computing Acquisition Strategy in order to ensure economies of scale and scope. The H2C2 portfolio consists of two specific capabilities - secure wireless access to multiple networks and handheld communication platforms. The handheld capability provides low cost (commercially available) platforms (smartphones and tablets) for use on every network regardless of the operational environment. The emerging technologies will enable access to both classified and unclassified systems on a single device. The secure wireless capability enables Marines burdened by wired implementations an option to leverage wireless mediums. This capability provides wireless communication between a variety of devices.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- 2270_0206313M_7_1319_PB_2015
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- Child Accomplishment: *AFATDS: Information Assurance
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