Air Ops Cmd & Control (C2) Sys

Abstract

Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S) is a coordinated modernization effort to replace the existing aviation command and control equipment of the Marine Air Command and Control System (MACCS) and to provide the Aviation Combat Element with the necessary hardware, software, equipment, and facilities to effectively command, control, and coordinate aviation operations. The CAC2S system will accomplish the MACCS missions with a suite of operationally scalable modules to support the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF), Joint, and Coalition Forces. The CAC2S integrates the functions of aviation command and control into an interoperable system that will support the core competencies of all Marine Corps warfighting concepts. The CAC2S, in conjunction with MACCS organic sensors and weapons systems, supports the tenets of Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare and fosters joint interoperability. CAC2S Increment I will replace legacy aviation command and control systems in the following Marine aviation agencies: Direct Air Support Center (DASC), Tactical Air Command Center (TACC), and Tactical Air Operations Center (TAOC). Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS) - Joint mandated Air War planning tool for the generation, dissemination and execution of the Air Tasking Order (ATO). TBMCS is an Air Force lead program, which provides the automated tools necessary to manage tactical air operations, execute area air defense and airspace management in the tactical area of operation, and coordinate operations with components of other military services. TBMCS is located at the Tactical Air Command Center (TACC), with remotes located throughout the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF). It is scalable, allowing for joint, coalition and service specific operations. It is an evolutionary acquisition program. Composite Tracking Network (CTN) - will provide the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Commander a ground based sensor netting solution that significantly improves situational awareness by correlating sensor measurement data (target position, speed, heading, Identification Friend and Foe (IFF), etc.) from local and remote radars in the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) network, which is then provided to the warfighter in the form of composite, real-time, air surveillance tracks. AN/MSQ-143A (V)I - funding will allow CTN to execute transportability testing and conduct a Field User Evaluation (FUE) of this system configuration. These events will wrap up the Testing for this configuration and allow the CTN Program Office to go to the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) for a fielding decision for this system configuration. The Marine Air Command and Control System (MACCS) Sustainment - consists of various command and control agencies designed to provide the Aviation Combat Element (ACE) commander with the ability to monitor, supervise and influence the application of Marine aviation assets in support of Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) operations. The MACCS Sustainment provides funding to keep these fielded systems ready, relevant and capable until their functions are replaced by the Common Aviation Command and Control System (CAC2S). Joint Cooperative Target ID Ground (JCTI-G) - the program was refocused late in FY11 to reflect the results of a JFCOM led AoA that determined the best path to follow for continued reduction of fratricide incidents. Funding to support Fielded and Planned Capability Improvements (FPCI) which will contribute to Combat Identifications (CID) and fratricide mitigation. Army and Marine Corps agreement to support closure of the Fires-On-Dismount fratricide mitigation gap and to refocus on FPCI requirements. Combat Operations Center (COC) AN/TSQ-239 (V)2/3/4 is a deployable, self-contained, modular, scalable and centralized facility which provides digital, shared Command and Control/Situational Awareness functionalities to enhance the Common Operational Picture (COP) for the Command Element, Ground Command Element, Air Combat Element, and Logistics Combat Element. It is a commercial-off-the-shelf integrated hardware solution using unit provided radios, re-hosted tactical data systems, and available Marine Corps prime movers to transport the system. Funds support testing and Information Assurance (IA) certification activities, integration of emerging technology, and On The Move (OTM) capabilities. Remote Video Viewing Terminal (RVVT) - Provides warfighter with video connectivity to multiple types of aerial platforms (Raven B, Puma, Micro-UAS, Shadow, Predator, Fire Scout, and Litening Pod on P-3, AV8-B, and F/A-18). Data is displayed to Regimental Combat Teams (RCT), Forward Observers (FO) and Forward Air Controller (FAC) operators who coordinate with higher headquarters for fires. Joint Interface Control Office (JICO) Support System (JSS) - will provide net-centric services through a transformational management system to enable internet protocol-based networks of the future to operate efficiently with current tactical networks. It will manage complex tactical networks through an automated toolset and information repository that enables planning, management and analysis of tactical data link communications before, during and after operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2014
Source ID
2273_0206313M_7_1319_PB_2014

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Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.

Technology Areas

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

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