Exp Indirect Fire Gen Supt Wpn Sys
Abstract
Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Command and Control (C2) Systems (MAGTF C2)- MAGTF C2 Tactical Service Oriented Architecture (TSOA) is an ACAT IV(M) program of record (POR) that is the Marine Corps' response to the Department of Defense (DoD) Net-Centric Services Strategy (NCSS). TSOA is a software only "IT-Box" program that was created in order to achieve agility and greater cost reduction across the USMC Command and Control (C2) Enterprise. This POR has been identified by the USMC Combat Development and Integration (CD&I) as the USMC's Service Oriented Infrastructure (SOI), which is equivalent to a Common Operating Environment (COE). The USMC seeks to rectify its current C2 architecture, which is composed of disparate and duplicative legacy systems through TSOA. TSOA will enable a collapse of this disparate C2 construct and create a Net-centric environment where Marines employ user-centered applications that access required information across Authoritative Data Sources (ADS). This will be achieved through the CD&I-directed TSOA compliance effort in order to reduce duplicative product development and enable a divestiture of legacy disparate systems. This requires additional effort to ensure other ADSs are compliant with the TSOA product line. TSOA's purpose is to ensure that Marines receive the right information, from trusted and accurate sources, when and where it is needed. This enables decisions "in context" for USMC operations across the Range of Military Operations and in support of the Unified Command Plan. TSOA's four capabilities include: Infrastructure and Services (I&S) which is the capability of authorized users to subscribe and publish required information from ADS with the use of software connectors; Agile Application Development (A2D) which is the capability to develop, accredit, and provide easy-to-learn, user-defined software applications that meet emergent Marine needs; Modular Software Architecture (MSA) which is virtualized, hardware agnostic, and scalable; Marine Corps Software Resource Center (MCSRC) is the Marine Corps' enterprise "App Store" for developed applications that allows Marines the ability to download, review, rate, and provide feedback. TSOA's RDTEN funding increased by $3.819M between FY19 and FY20 for three reasons. First, TSOA will be upgraded to enable being hosted on emerging Tactical Cloud environments. Second, TSOA will add additional TDS platforms (e.g., Networking on The Move, Combat Data Network) which will be capable of hosting the SOI. Third, in conjunction with the Office of Naval Research (ONR), TSOA will initiate Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Neural Network (NN) capabilities resulting in a Cognitive Assistant in support of course of action (COA) decision making. Joint Battle Command - Platform (JBC-P) Family of Systems (FoS) - JBC-P FoS is an Army led ACAT II program of Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) interest, formerly known as the Blue Force Tracker (BFT) FoS. It is comprised of L-Band SATCOM and is a digital, battle command information FoS that provides integrated, on the move, timely, relevant Command and Control Situational Awareness (C2SA) information to tactical combat, combat support and combat service support commanders, leaders, and key C2 nodes. JBC-P FoS will provide JROC mandated C2SA convergence across Combat Operations Centers (COC), ground vehicles and dismounted personnel. 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. The primary mission of IDS-MC is to provide the Marine Corps 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. The Expeditionary Forensics and Exploitation Capability (EFEC) provides tactical and operational level forensic technical exploitation capabilities required by Marine Corps forward deployed forces. EFEC provides organic Marine Corps forensic capabilities that support the tactical commander with agile, ruggedized, and scalable expeditionary forensic capabilities that are compatible and fully integrated with joint, other Service, and interagency laboratories, yet also tailored to the unique operating requirements of the maritime domain. Maritime applications include the ability to support Marine Expeditionary Units and ruggedized construction for deployment of sensitive forensic testing and analysis equipment. Through the ability to recognize, protect, collect, analyze, store and share items with forensic value, EFEC positively identifies personnel and trace chemicals/elements; forensically exploits document and media in the commander's area of operation; and scientifically links identities and networks to places, events, and activities. It is a critical enabler to force protection, Counter Improvised Explosive Device, intelligence, targeting and law enforcement operations. Handheld Command and Control (H2C2) - 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 tactical networks, up to SECRET, regardless of the operational environment. 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. Changes in SW development and testing requirements resulted in additional resources required to complete tasks. Ongoing H2C2 source selection efforts resulted contract award for Sample H2C2 equipment and DT Hardware moving from FY18 to FY19. Global Command and Control System Tactical Combat Operations (GCCS TCO)- The GCCS TCO program is the principal tool within the 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 Tactical COP Workstation/Servers. RDT&E funding allows for developmental software development as the program of record changes from a client/server relationship to a cloud based enterprise solution. The overall increase of $10.067M is principally due to TSOA compliance efforts for MAGTF C2, initial software development support services for GCSS TOS, and the development and certification of software for H2C2. 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 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. Realignment of effort to new Project (C3773) in FY 19 and beyond reflects USMC Program Management Office (PMO) reorganization to improve support of USMC OPFOR. Target Hand-Off System (THS) - The THS addressed a Marine Corps operational requirement for a lightweight, handheld, and accurate target acquisition engagement coordination system. THS provides MAGTF Commanders with the only man-portable target location capability that allows Air Officers and Fire Support Coordinators to prosecute identified targets. The THS' advance interoperability capability provides the MAGTF Commander with the only portable target acquisition system able to interoperate with all target prosecution platforms available in the battlefield. The THS is designed for the Forward Air Controllers (FACs), Forward Observers (FOs), Fire Support Teams (FSTs), Firepower Control Teams (FCTs), Tactical Air Control Parties (TACPs) and Reconnaissance Teams to quickly acquire targets in day, night and near-all-weather visibility conditions, in order to conduct precise, rapid indirect surface fire support, Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS) and Close Air Support (CAS). FY19 increase is due to a realignment from PROJECT C2270 to PROJECT C3773. Realignment of effort to new Project in FY 19 and beyond reflects USMC Program Management Office (PMO)reorganization to improve support of USMC OPFOR.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 2270_0206313M_7_1319_PB_2020
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