Air Ops Cmd & Control (C2) Sys
Abstract
Combat Operations Center (COC) - The COC provides commanders with a rapidly deployable, common, modular, and scalable operational agency that facilitates command and control across the full spectrum of MAGTF operations. The AN/TSQ-239A Family of Systems (FoS), is designed to provide centralized C2 Operational Facilities (OPFAC) to collect, process, and disseminate tactical data for the commander and staff of a Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), Division, Wing, Marine Logistics Group, Regiment, Marine Air Group, Battalion, and Squadron. The COC provides the commander with a Common Operational Picture (COP) and tactical data and communications assets needed to plan and conduct operations in an expeditionary combat environment. The system enables analytical and intuitive decision-making with a modular and scalable equipment set consisting of a common module OPFAC, C2 system, visual displays, and SW. Existing Tactical Data System software, previously resident on numerous platforms throughout the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF), have been re-hosted on the COC system to provide commanders with integrated data access and communications COC transitions from Project C2273 to Project C2275 in FY19. Composite Tracking Network (CTN) - Provides 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. This data is then provided to the warfighter in the form of composite, real-time, air surveillance tracks to the Marine Air Command and Control node and is integral in providing an accurate representation of the airspace to reduce ground to air and air to air fratricide, facilitate more effective integration of air and surface fires, extend the air defensive capability of the Naval force in the littorals and enable integrated fire control (IFC) for the Marine Corps. Remote Video Viewing Terminal (RVVT) - Consists of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Video Down-Link (VDL) products such as the VideoScout Mobile Configuration 2 (VS-MC/2), VideoScout Mobile Configuration 3 (VS-MC/3), Man Portable Video Down-Link (MPVDL) that allow for the viewing and exploitation of Full Motion Video (FMV) from Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets. VDL systems are mission critical for coordination of direct and indirect fires and the prevention of fratricide. These systems provide the warfighter with video and metadata from all USMC manned and unmanned aircraft to include but not limited to 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 Forward Observers (FO), Joint Fires Observers (JFO), Joint Terminal Attack Coordinators (JTAC), and Forward Air Controller (FAC). 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 led 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 area of operation. It is scalable, allowing for joint, coalition and service specific operations. It is an evolutionary acquisition program. USMC has initiated funding in support of Air Force led Command and Control Air Operation System - Command and Control Information Services (C2AOS-C2IS) requirements. USMC is funding participation in the Air Force's test events to ensure USMC requirements are being implemented as Command and Control Air Operation System - Command and Control Information Services (C2AOS-C2IS) will be the replacement for Air Force TBMCS. C2AOS-C2IS - is an ACAT III, post Milestone B, Air Force led program. C2AOS-C2IS will bring increased capability to the Operating Forces with a modern services based infrastructure and modern applications. C2AOS-C2IS provides additional tools to conduct: Situational Awareness and Assessment; Airspace De-confliction; Execution Management and Re-planning; Close Air Support; Targeting/Weaponeering; and Time Critical Targeting. Software development and sustainment keeps Marine Aviation relevant and operational in a joint theater. USMC risk reduction efforts include conducting Critical Analysis/Map Abstraction Layer implementation and assessment and Risk Reduction Testing. The decrease in funding of $3.07M from FY19 to FY20 is primarily due to a decrease of $2.212M in TBMCS because of a reduction in software development support from Lockheed Martin.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 2273_0206313M_7_1319_PB_2020
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