Marine Corps Tactical Radio Systems
Abstract
Tactical Communications Modernization (TCM): TCM contains multiple CMC Force Design programs. 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 support National Security Agency (NSA) Communications Security (COMSEC) Modernization requirements. The funding provides contracted engineering support, facility test support, and test reporting for multiple systems. These include the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), High Frequency Radio II (HFR II), and Multi-Channel Radio Family of System (MCR FoS) [Multi-Channel Man Pack (MCMP) and Multi-Channel Handheld (MCHH)] radios, High-Altitude Attritable Link Offset, terminals, antennas, current systems requiring updates or obsolescence issues, and Joint Enterprise Network Manager (JENM). Networking On The Move (NOTM) - This is a critical CMC Force Design program, and it is identified among the service's top ten critical enablers for modernization to close Force Design 2030 gaps related to Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO), Littoral Operations in a Contested Environment (LOCE) and Distributed Maritime Operations (DMO). NOTM capability provides beyond line of sight (BLOS) satellite communication (SATCOM) and terrestrial line of sight (LOS) transmissions, and access to applications and web-services required to digitally facilitate tasks spanning the entire range of military operations (ROMO) both at the halt (ATH) and while on the move (OTM) in multiple domains, sea, air and land, and while transitioning between. Currently the USMC has two NOTM programs NOTM Ground Combat Vehicle (NOTM-GCV) and NOTM Airborne (NOTM-A) with a requirement to field vehicle kits for the following platforms: MATV, HMMWV, JLTV, AAV, ACV, ULTV, KC-130J and MV-22. One NOTM system for HMMWV, MATV, JLTV, and AAV consists of three vehicles (1 Point of Presence and 2 Staff Vehicles). One NOTM system for ULTV, ACV, and airborne platforms consists of only one Point of Presence vehicle. As platforms are divested or new platforms developed, NOTM requirements will be updated to incorporate them as required. The NOTM funding profile is atypical and will present increases and decreases as new platforms are added or divestment actions drive necessary retrofits. Wideband Satellite Communications (WSATCOM) (formerly VSAT): This is a critical CMC Force Design program. WSATCOM is an integrated satellite communications family of systems (FoS) that is the primary beyond line-of-sight (BLOS) communications platform for the MAGTF. This FoS supports the expeditionary advanced base operations concept by enabling communication throughout all levels of distributed MAGTF operations. WSATCOM systems' modular architecture supports technology insertion through scalable and flexible SATCOM technologies. WSATCOM uses commercial Ku and military X and Ka frequency bands to provide BLOS connectivity to support intra-MAGTF communications (NIPRNET, SIPRNET, telephony) at all levels of the MAGTF. It directly and indirectly supports the seven functions of information operation concepts, enabling commanders at all levels to reliably command and control forces and to support a wide range of information operation missions. Secure Mobile Anti-Jam Reliable Tactical-Terminal (SMART-T): SMART-T provides tactical users with protected data and voice via Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite communications. The SMART-T system is transported on High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs), providing MAGTF Commanders a secure, survivable, long-haul, low/medium data rate communications link not subject to terrain masking and horizon limitations. The SMART-T is the only USMC asset that possesses a SATCOM AEHF capability. Individuals of this Family of Systems include Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) Expeditionary, Small, Medium, and Large. These systems will be replaced by the Marine Corps Wide-Band SATCOMM (MCWS) Expeditionary (MCWS-X)with IOC in FY21, and Light and Heavy (MCWS-L/H) and FY23 will focus on testing of the MCWS systems. Terrestrial Wideband Transmission Systems (TWTS): These are CMC Force Design programs. TWTS is a portfolio that provides the Fleet Marine Force with the capabilities of secure Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) and Line of Sight (LOS) terrestrial digital data transmission. The BLOS capability will be provided by the Next Generation Troposcatter (NGT) which is currently in the Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase. The NGT capability will provide significantly higher bandwidth communications over longer distances compared to the Army/Navy Transportable Radio Communications-170A (AN/TRC-170A) that has been in operations and sustainment since 1992. The LOS capability will be provided by the Line-of-Sight Radio System Family of Systems (LRS FoS) which will begin fielding in FY 2021 and an optical communications system, which was recently designated as an acquisition program. The LRS FoS will provide Naval integration over long distances with both shore-to-shore and shore-to-ship connectivity. LRS FoS includes a Transit Case based system for operational flexibility, a vehicle integrated system (MRC), and the Tactical Elevated Antenna Mast II (TEAMS II) which provides the antenna height needed for transmitting over significant distances. The optical communications system will provide Marines with an extremely high data rate communications pathway. TWTS will also continue to sustain legacy systems such as the AN/TRC-170, Army-Navy/Mobile Radio Communications (AN/MRC-142), Wireless Point to Point Link (WPPL), and Tactical Elevated Antenna Mast System (TEAMS) until NGT, LRS FoS, and the optical communications systems are fielded. The new capabilities within the TWTS portfolio will modernize the Marine Corps ability to connect networks over long distances in contested and satellite-denied environments. Combat Operations Center (COC): 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 transitioned from Project C2273 to Project C2275 beginning FY 2019. COC program office will begin developing a design for a update to the current COC configuration called Next Generation Operational Facility (OPFAC). The Next Generation OPFAC will provide the MAGTF with a more agile and modular COC capability to better support future Expeditionary Advanced Based Operations (EABO) that require a smaller physical presence. In FY 2021 the Combat Operations Center (COC) requirements transitions into the Combat Data Network (CDN) program PE 0206313M Project 2276 under the title Common Hosting Environment (CHE).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2022
- Source ID
- 2275_0206313M_7_1319_PB_2022
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