Joint Battle Command - Platform (JBC-P)
Abstract
JBC-P/Mounted Mission Command (MMC) funding aligns to Network modernization priorities and supports Army 2030/2040 initiatives toward implementing multi- and joint all-domain operations in a dispersed battlefield. The MMC Family of Systems (FoS) will employ data centricity and contains hardened cyber/electronic warfare advancements that will improve data sharing and enhance command & control on-the-move (C2OTM) functionality, resulting in more reliable communications anytime, anywhere in all domains. This Project supports the MMC FoS programs that are the cornerstone of Joint Forces command and control, situational awareness and communications that provides soldiers and commanders a near real-time map-based view of the battlefield, reducing fratricide and populating the Tactical Common Operating Picture. The MMC FoS addresses the Blue Force Tracking (BFT-3) effort under the MMC-Transport (MMC-T) program and the next generation software development under the MMC-Software (MMC-S) program. The MMC-T program provides the BFT-3 capabilities, including electronic warfare (EW), cyber resiliency, and multiple network paths (Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit (GEO), Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), Line of Sight (LoS), and Beyond LoS) using a modular open systems approach by developing the next generation BFT-3 transceiver and NSA certified encryption device leveraging the MMC-S Smart-Routing capability. MMC-T will introduce anti-jam and resilient waveforms, as well as multiple (SATCOM and LoS) communications paths leveraging MMC-S Smart-Routing capability. MMC-T is developed using an agile and flexible contracting approach to promote competition using common standards. The MMC-S program provides next generation software that facilitates convergence of Warfighting Function (WfF) applications into the Mounted Computing Environment (MCE) infrastructure, as well as developing smart routing that will use the BFT-3 network and leverage other tactical and commercial networks. MMC-S utilizes the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) government owned application allowing convergence of WfF applications, as well as agile development and deployment. FY 2025 funding supports MMC-T development and systems engineering efforts to continue the transceiver and encryption device development. MMC-T development activities will include the integration of the BFT waveform and terrestrial radio line of sight waveform on the transceiver; integration of the transceiver and encryption device to each mounted platform; interoperability with the BFT Satellite Network Control Center (SNCC) and Satellite Ground Station (SGS); and test and evaluation events. Funding will also support initial BFT Aviation development activities. FY 2025 funding supports the development of the vehicle-based MMC software application that provides the soldier with situational awareness of the battlefield and the capability to communicate via BFT. The funding allows for software development using the continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) approach and feedback from Army users through DevOps interactions. In addition, the funding provides for developmental testing, integration with Firing platforms, and the development of mission planning and logistics capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 593_0604805A_5_2040_PB_2025
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