Joint Tactical Radio System

Abstract

(U) A. MISSION DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION: (U) Tactical Satellite Comm Terminal (TSCT) - LIGHTWEIGHT MULTIBAND SATELLITE TERMINAL (LMST)/PHOENIX are quad-band Super High Frequency (SHF) satellite terminals mounted in transit cases and High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWVs). The LMST and Phoenix terminals will be the primary provider of SHF connectivity to Marine Air-Ground Task Forces (MAGTF) operations. Existing Ground Mobile Force (GMF) satellite terminals will continue to augment SHF requirements. (U) High Capacity Communications Capability (HC3): replaces Super High Frequency (SHF) wideband. HC3 will be the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) commanders' primary Satellite Communication (SATCOM) method of transmitting and receiving wideband voice, video, and data. The HC3 will be used at all levels of the MAGTF to support the commanders' critical communication requirements. At the Regiment and below, the focus will be on Comm-on-the-Move (COTM) and Comm-on-the Pause (COTP) communications, while at the Division/FSSG/Wing and above, the transportable version will be incorporated as well. HC3 will be embedded in tactical vehicles such as the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) and the Light Armored Vehicle (LAV). As a result, it will play a vital role in command and control in all phases of an operation. (U) Legacy Communications/Electronics Modifications and Sustainment (LEGACY): encompass post production sustainment of fielded tactical communication and networking systems and Service Life Extension Programs (SLEP) of aging communications equipment reaching the end of their life cycle. The post production sustainment provides necessary engineering and logistic support to maintain the existing operational capability above threshold operational readiness. The support provides equipment specialists, configuration management, supply support coordination and control, depot maintenance control and warranty administration. The AN/TSQ-227 Digital Technical Control (DTC) in udergoing a major refresh driven by Department of Defense (DoD) / Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) mandated interoperability and security requirements, which includes technology insertion and evolutionary equipment improvements as part of the SLEP effort. (U) Command & Control On-the-move Network, Digital Over-the-horizon Relay (CONDOR): CONDOR Capabilities material solution will be a coordinated effort with the Army's WIN-T program. We are currently developing a Marine Corps Spiral called WIN-X. The CONDOR funding line is funding the capability to allow tactical forces extended Beyond Line-of-Sight (BLOS) to maintain situational awareness by extending data network connectivity regardless of distance while on-the-move (OTM). WIN-X will integrate commercially available routers, encryption devices, and an OTM satellite terminal to provide high-bandwidth line-of-sight and SATCOM connectivity across the battlefield. By interfacing with fielded tactical data radios, the CONDOR Gateway extends existing tactical data radio networks to maintain connectivity for United States Marine Corps (USMC) Command and Control (C2) and fires applications. Production variants will be integrated as a kit into existing armored tactical wheeled vehicles without degrading their inherent protection. (U) Very Small Apperture Terminal (VSAT) - VSAT provides beyond line-of-sight (BLOS), low-cost satellite communications up to speeds of 4 Megabytes per second (Mbps) full duplex. VSAT fills a void of BLOS, high bandwidth capability throughout the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). The VSATs are currently Ku-band only which requires commercial satellite connectivity. Future upgrades will utilize the military's Wideband Global Satellites to save on long term O&M costs. R&D work will need to be done to ensure that VSAT can transition from Ku to Ka-band. Additional R&D dollars will be used to further develop the current Linkway modem to provide higher capacity throughout and TRANSEC (Transition Security).

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2011
• Source ID: 2275_0206313M_7_1319_PB_2011

Tags

Readers

• Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
• Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

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