Marine Corps Tactical Radio Systems

Abstract

Tactical Communications Modernization (TCM): TCM supports the research, testing, and evaluation of non-developmental tactical voice and data radio systems for mounted and dismounted operations within all echelons of the Marine Air Ground Task Force. The testing will ensure the communication systems are joint networking capable and supports National Security Agency (NSA) Communications Security (COMSEC) Modernization requirements. The funding provides contracted engineering support, facility test support, and test reporting for Mobile User Objective System (MUOS, High Frequency Radio II (HFR II), Multi-Channel Man Pack (MCMP), and Multi-Channel Handheld (MCHH) radios, terminals, antennas, and Joint Enterprise Network Manager (JENM). Networking on the Move (NOTM): NOTM provides a robust command and control (C2) capability by integrating tactical data systems with on the move satellite communications (SATCOM) for beyond line-of-sight ability that allows battlefield commanders to have uninterrupted two-way access to digital data, anywhere on the battlefield. NOTM provides Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) commanders and staffs with full Common Operational Picture (COP) access, virtually unlimited situational awareness and a powerful ability to issue digital orders (fires, maneuver, planning) to GCE, ACE and LCE units at all echelons while on-the-move or at-the-halt. NOTM also provides Marine units the capability to link with and extend Defense Information System Network (DISN) services; SIPRNet, NIPRNet, and Defense Switched Networks (DSN). Integrated full motion video (receipt and retransmission), tactical voice communications plus three options for secure wireless local area network (LAN) connectivity between staff members makes this amphibious capability a crucial asset to all elements of the MAGTF. Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT): VSAT is an integrated Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) satellite communications terminal with a modular architecture that supports drop and insert architecture through scalable and flexible applications. VSAT uses commercial Ku and military Ka and X frequency bands to provide beyond line-of-sight (BLOS) connectivity to support intra-MAGTF communications (NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and telephony) down to the battalion/squadron level. With the addition of the VSAT-Expeditionary (VSAT-E) the VSAT Family of Systems (FoS) now comes in four modular variants, depending on MAGTF-size and mission. Secure Mobile Anti-Jam Reliable Tactical-Terminal (SMART-T): SMART-T is an Army led, ACAT II program. The Marine Corps SMART-T has fielded the full Authorized Acquisition Objective (AAO) of 42 terminals and 35 AN/PSQ-17 Network Planning tools and completed the Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) upgrades. Out of warranty repair for legacy components will be executed, when necessary, using the Army National Maintenance Contract. The SMART-T program will procure and field its Terminal Operating Unit (TOU) upgrades in FY18. Terrestrial Wideband Transmission Systems (TWTS): TWTS is a capabilities portfolio that includes Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) system (AN/TRC-170A) and Line of Sight (LOS) systems AN/MRC-142 Family of Systems (FoS). The AN/TRC-170A is a transportable BLOS, terrestrial, self-enclosed troposcatter terminal (multichannel) capable of transmitting and receiving digital data over varying distances up to 100 miles. Next Generation Troposcatter (NGT) is a transit case solution which will replace the AN/TRC-170A. AN/MRC-142B provides ship to shore communication. AN/MRC-142C FoS provides LOS, two-way, secure voice and data communications up to 35 miles. Combat Operations Center (COC) - AN/TSQ-239 (V)1-4 are a deployable, self-contained, modular, centralized and scalable facility ((V)1 MEF-size, (V)2 MSC/Div-size, (V)3 Regiment-size, (V)4 Battalion-size) 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. COC transitions from Project C2273 to Project C2275 in FY19.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2019
• Source ID: 2275_0206313M_7_1319_PB_2019

Tags

Readers

• Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
• Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

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