CRC Modernization

Abstract

CRC is part of the Air Force's Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) initiative, to which CRC will provide a tactical C2 capability. CRC Modernization (formerly known as CRC Bridge to ABMS) strategy in FY20 commenced a consolidation of previous modernization efforts into a larger initiative that continues the upgrading of BMC2, sensors, and communications systems. These continuing modernization efforts will allow CRC to adopt a leaner, modular and streamlined architecture that can be tailored to execute a wide range of operations. Furthermore, CRC will develop organic operating software solutions that will ingest and disseminate Moving Target Indicator (MTI) feeds and tracks, enable Open Mission Systems (OMS)/Universal Command and Control Interface (UCI) compliance, and integrate Top Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)/Special Access Program (SAP) hardware and software capability solutions. The organic software development efforts rely on having a steady stream of RDT&E funding through the FYDP. In FY 2023, CRC development efforts support CRC Modernization include, but are not limited to: AN/TYQ-23A(V)1, AN/TRC-213 architecture modernization upgrades, Next Generation CRC weapons systems prototyping, continuous software development/integration/deployment using Agile and development, security and operations (DevSecOps), 3DELRR Integration, passive sensor integration, ground and air MTI trackers, TS/SCI/Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication System (JWICS) and Talon Thresher, SAP, hardware and software integration, ABMS, TS accredited structures and storage solutions in pursuit of emerging technology for OMS/Open System Architecture (OSA) advancements, along with possible hardware changes to support ABMS software/hardware development work and collaboration with other ABMS software factories, integration of Link 16 Radios and Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) capabilities, TS/SCI/SAP accredited structures and storage solutions in pursuit of emerging technology for OMS/OSA advancements. Additionally, possible hardware changes to support ABMS architecture and Live/Virtual/Constructive (L/V/C) Operations capability, multilevel security, edge computing, and artificial intelligence/machine learning solutions. Additional CRC modifications are required for the system to keep pace with evolving COTS/GOTS components, DoD directives, changes in the underlying IT/ Cyber Security environment and any other emerging requirements, and to remain interoperable, certified, supportable, and compliant through the development, integration, testing, fielding, training and related equipment of new CRC capabilities, upgrades and electronic warfare techniques such as "Angry Kitten". This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability. The use of such programs funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605832F, 0605833F, 0605898F, 0606398F. In FY21, $0.943M was expended for civilian pay expenses in this program element, and in FY22, $1.000M is forecasted for civilian pay expenses in this program element. 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, 2023
• Source ID: 67485L_0207412F_7_3600_PB_2023

Tags

Fields of Study

• Computer science
• Engineering

Readers

• Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.

Technology Areas

• AI & ML
• AI & ML - DoD AI Strategy
• Cyber
• Fully Networked C3
• Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
• Microelectronics