Family of Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T)
Abstract
The FAB-T program replaces legacy Milstar terminals and will provide Extremely High Frequency (EHF), protected high data rate communication for nuclear and conventional forces to include Presidential and National Voice Conferencing (PNVC). FAB-T will provide this new, highly secure, state-of-the-art capability for DoD platforms to include strategic platforms and airborne/ground command posts via Milstar, AEHF, and Enhanced Polar System (EPS) satellites. FAB-T terminals will also support the critical command and control (C2) of the Milstar, AEHF and EPS satellite constellations. The Air Force will continue development of the FAB-T Command Post Terminal (CPT), performing systems engineering, architecture studies, development & operational test efforts, FAB-T terminal interoperability with the full AEHF satellite constellation activities, and other program activities to meet current and future emerging SATCOM requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, planning and programming activities in support of implementing FAB-T requirements to support protected and survivable beyond line of sight EHF communications to platforms supporting conduct of global combat and reconnaissance operations via the Force Element Terminal (FET). The PNVC capability is a critical element of the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) System. PNVC is the Survivable Emergency Conferencing Network (SECN) replacement capability which provides anti-jam, anti-scintillation, survivable, and endurable voice communications through the AEHF satellite system for national and strategic users. There are several components being developed and procured by other organizations that must be synchronized to expeditiously field this capability. The PNVC Integrator is responsible for end-to-end integration of these components, to include requirements traceability, end-to-end system testing, site installation and checkout activities, training and technical manuals, network transition support, identification of deficiencies in overall PNVC system capability, and logistics support for PNVC components. The AFPEO/SP approved entry into the acquisition lifecycle as a post MS-A ACAT III Program of Record in January 2016. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2018
- Source ID
- 672490_1203001F_7_3600_PB_2018
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