Win-T Increment 2 -Initial Networking
Abstract
Warfighter Information Network Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 2 provides the Army with initial On-The-Move (OTM) networking capability. The Increment 2 network retains capabilities delivered by WIN-T Increment 1 and by leveraging proven Government and Commercial technologies, adds greater network throughput and automated Network Management to optimize planning (to include spectrum use), initialization, monitoring and troubleshooting. WIN-T Increment 2 extends the network in maneuver Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) to Company level for the first time. Using equipment mounted on combat platforms, WIN-T Increment 2 delivers a mobile capability that reduces reliance on fixed infrastructure and allows key leaders to move on the battlefield while retaining Situational Awareness and Mission Command capabilities. Using the Highband Networking Radio, with the Highband Networking Waveform and high performance antennas, the WIN-T Increment 2 Line-of-Sight network offers an adaptive 30 Megabit per second (Mbps) aggregate throughput to key leaders in their Command Post or in their vehicle. The WIN-T Increment 2 network is self-forming, which means that it automatically creates transmission paths based on terrain and environmental conditions; and self-healing, meaning that the paths will automatically re-route traffic to complete network transactions and calls even if one or more nodes break down or loses connectivity. This offers greater network reliability and better end-to-end connectivity than traditional point-to-point networks. WIN-T Increment 2 introduces the network management capability needed to keep the mobile and dispersed forces networked together through automated planning, initialization, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Finally, WIN-T adopts "Colorless Core" technology that encrypts both classified and unclassified user information in the network and minimizes the number of users on the "core" of the network. The Colorless Core allows commanders to utilize the tactical network without fear of the enemy intercepting information. Colorless Core is a technical insertion in the WIN-T Increment 1b network which enables information sharing between Increment 1b and Increment 2. The WIN-T Increment 2 capabilities are identified for fielding to Armored, Infantry, and Stryker BCTs and Division Headquarters. The Point of Presence and the Tactical Communications Node have both satellite and Line-of-Sight communication capability. The Soldier Network Extension provides satellite communication only. The Point of Presence and the Tactical Communications Node are deployed at Division, Brigade and Battalion echelons. The Soldier Network Extension serves as the S3 vehicle at Battalion level and is also deployed down to Company level. WIN-T Increment 3 mature technologies will be inserted into Increment 2 units.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- 367_0603782A_4_2040_PB_2014
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