Tactical Data Links and Gateways (TDL&G) Integration
Abstract
TDL&G Integration activities include but are not limited to, Data Link Test Facility (DTF), Air Force Participating Test Unit (AFPTU), Network Centric Capability Assessment (NCCA), Joint/Coalition/NATO Interoperability, Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) follow-on, gateway planning as well as Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control Systems (JINTACCS) ensures interoperability of TDL systems with associated joint, allied, and Coalition systems. It includes configuration management of TDL Military Standards (MIL-STDs), TDL message development, interoperability test/certification, and TDL message standard implementation using interoperable System Management and Requirements Transformation (iSMART) for Link 16, Link 22, Intra-flight Data Link (IFDL), Multifunction Advanced Data Link (MADL), and others. Efforts also include AFPTU will purchase hardware and software in support for testing Link 16 updates made by contractors and MAJCOMs to ensure they are in compliance with MIL STD 6016, the Link 16 specification. JINTACCS reviews changes requested to the MIL STD Link16 specification to support various MAJCOM and coalition engagements that present new changes to the specification or changes to the message formats along with other documentation that could also impact the specification. Requirement analysis includes engagements with contractors and Federally Funding R&D Centers (FFRDC) regarding future capabilities/initiatives by conducting studies and analysis that will then feed into future requirements and capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 5d931fe0e1b795ea8b2b673d1ed090f1