Theater Air Control System Imp (TACSI)

Abstract

The Control and Reporting Center (CRC) program element provides development and modernization of mobile ground-based command and control (C2) capabilities. The CRC is a ground-based theater air control system (TACS) surveillance and battle management command and control (BMC2) element. It consists of facilities, equipment, and people. It is a tailorable, modular, transportable, sustainable, and persistent weapon system employed at the tactical level to support air and surface operations. The CRC projects include development of Theater Air Control Systems Improvement (TACSI) capabilities and the Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar (3DELRR). Currently USAF CRCs are fully employed in Operations IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM, and NOBLE EAGLE. The TACSI project develops and modernizes software and hardware to make the CRC a viable BMC2 element. These efforts include, but are not limited to, the development and modernization of the AN/TYQ-23 Operations Module (OM) and the AN/TRC-215 Remote Radio Secure Voice System (RRSVS). AN/TYQ-23 OM is a low source/high demand (LS/HD) rapidly deployable ground-based C2 asset. This automated, computer-based information system provides operators the real-time battlespace picture necessary to plan, direct, and control tactical air operations and airspace management tasks. AN/TRC-215 RRSVS is a mobile, vehicle-mounted voice radio and OM-interface unit. The RRSVS allows real-time, secure voice communication between aircraft operating in the battlespace and ground-based battle management C2 operators located in the OM of the CRC. OMs and RRSVS units are currently deployed world-wide in support of ongoing operations. In the absence of a replacement C2 system, Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) efforts to provide capability upgrades/improvements such as associated Mode 5 passive and/or active Identify Friend or Foe (IFF), are being developed for the CRC. Beginning in FY12, activities will include, but not be limited to, studies, analysis, design and prototype, documentation, testing, and production to support both current program planning and execution and future program planning. 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, 2012
• Source ID: 67485L_0207412F_7_3600_PB_2012

Tags

Readers

• Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

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