Comms Switching and Control Sys

Abstract

(U) Network Planning & Management (NPM), is a portfolio of communications planning and Network Management applications for use throughout the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). NPM consists of items such as the Systems Planning Engineering and Evaluation Device (SPEED). NPM provides the Marine Forces (MARFOR) component planners with the ability to conduct high-level planning; detailed planning and engineering; monitoring; control and reconfiguration; and spectrum planning and management in support of Combatant Commander (COCOM) and Commander, Joint Task Force (CJTF) operations. SPEED provides High Frequency (HF) predictions, Line of Site (LOS) propagation, Radio Coverage Analysis (RCA), Satellite planning, Command and Control Personal Computer (C2PC) track interface, interference and de-confliction analysis, spectrum management, Radio Guard Charts, Comm-On-The-Move (COTM), and T/E (training & education) and force structure management. Decrease of $0.016M from FY14 to FY15 is due to completion of added capabilities and functional improvements. FY15 and FY16 funds will support software development to continue providing the newest version of the SPEED software to the user community. (U) Tactical Voice Switching System (TVSS): Formerly known as Transition Switch Module (TSM), TVSS consists of three systems that provide a flexible Unit Level Switch that replaces legacy Tri-Tac switches with current commercial technology, providing maneuver elements with improved voice/data switching, data transport and bandwidth management capabilities. This program maintains USMC joint interoperability as all Services transition to Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) switching technologies. (U) Expeditionary Command and Control Suite (ECCS): Provides reach back capability to the Global Information Grid (GIG) to access the Defense Switch Network (DSN), Defense Information System Network (DISN) Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET), Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET), and DISN Video Services (DVS), enabling a small advance force/liaison team to communicate with a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF), Joint Task Force (JTF) or other Joint Force Commander, and to maintain situational awareness. ECCS is not funded after FY14 due to program cancellation. (U) Tactical Data Network (TDN) Data Distribution System - Modular (DDS-M): The DDS-M provides the Commander a modular, integrated, and interoperable Internet Protocol (IP)- based LAN and WAN data networking capability that forms the data communications backbone and data communications support to organizations within a MAGTF. The DDS-M provides extension of the Defense Information System Network (DISN), Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet), and Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet) as well as a Coalition networking capability and access to strategic, supporting establishments, joint and other service component tactical data networks for Marine Corps Tactical Data Systems (TDSs) and other DDS-Ms. The DDS-M provides Marine Corps maneuver elements with a modular and scalable IP data transport capability that will replace, supplement and be used with existing legacy data systems through the integration of computers, routers, data switches and cabling, Enhanced Position Location and Reporting System (EPLRS) radio net interface units, MODEMS, link encryption devices, and patch panels. Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS) provide for emergency power and continuity of operations. The DDS-M can operate from the SBU up to the TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION (TS/SCI) level and contains integral In-line Network Encryption (INE) device supporting IP Security (IPSec) and Virtual Private Networking (VPN). Decrease of $2.941M from FY14 to FY15 is a result of completion of research and development for the Session Boundary Controller in FY14. (U) Joint Enhanced Core Communications System (JECCS): Formerly known as First In Command and Control System (FICCS). JECCS is the Joint Task Force (JTF) enabler ''first in'' integrated, processor-controlled communications and management system that provides C2 capabilities supporting a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) deployment ashore of the early phases of a deployment by a larger command element such as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) or JTF Commander's mission into an Area of Operation. The JECCS is easily scalable and capable of "fly-away" deployment. It is a system of systems composed of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) equipment. It provides the primary interface between subscriber equipment/systems and the long-haul multi-channel transmission systems. The JECCS facilitates secure and non-secure voice and data communications, switching functions, network routing, and management functions. The JECCS augments the current and planned communications architectures and provides technical control and network management services for the broad range of switching and radio connectivity requirements. JECCS is not funded beyond FY15 due to program cancellation. (U) Digital Technical Control (DTC): DTC and other communications are a switch network infrastructure which provides voice, SIPR, NIPR, coalition, data, and video services. DTC provides the deployed warfighter with a standard data and voice architecture that is interoperable with joint and other services' communications systems. DTC is not funded beyond FY14 due to program cancellation.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2016
• Source ID: 2276_0206313M_7_1319_PB_2016

Tags

Fields of Study

• Computer science

Readers

• Computer Networking
• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
• Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

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