Integration Development
Abstract
The Air and Space Operations Center Weapons System (AOC WS), AN/USQ-163 Falconer, the senior element of the Theater Air Control System (TACS), is the weapon system the Commander, Air Force Forces (COMAFFOR) provides the Combined/Joint Force Air Component Commander (C/JFACC) for planning, executing and assessing theater-wide air and space operations. The C/JFACC provides air, space and cyber support to the Combined/Joint Forces Commander (C/JFC) by coordinating, deconflicting and assessing the progress of various weapon systems to advance the C/JFC's campaign. The AOC WS develops operations strategy and planning documents. The weapon system also disseminates tasking orders, executes day-to-day peacetime and combat air, space and cyber operations, and provides rapid reaction to immediate situations by exercising positive control of friendly forces. The AOC Integration Development program keeps the AOC interoperable, certified, supportable, and compliant through the integration, testing and fielding of new capabilities and sustainment upgrades to the AOC WS baseline. The program supports mission requirements at Geographic and Functional AOCs as well as Support and Manpower Augmentation units. To keep the AOC current and interoperable with the COCOMs, cyber requirements, and fifth generation weapon system/weapons, the AOC WS program plans to evolve the AOC through the integration and test of progressively improving capabilities. Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) establishes critical IAMD improvements in the AOC WS to maximize the allocation, planning, and execution of the Integrated Defense Plan. The AOC 10.1 baseline is supported by the AOC WS Weapon System Integrator (WSI), ensuring a system of systems engineering perspective, and includes weapon system standardization activities as defined in the AOC WS requirements documents. In preparation for the September 2011 end of the WSI contract, the Program Office ramped-up an organic team to conduct upgrade, integration, and fielding activities as a bridge in the transition of AOC WSI activities to the Modernization contractor. AOC WS 10.2 program activities will begin immediately after Modernization contract award. AOC WS 10.1 baseline direct support under the Modernization contract will begin no earlier than 6-9 months after award; thus, the need for an organic bridge to avoid any lapse in support. In accordance with AOC 10.2 Milestone Decision Authority direction, the 10.2 program will conduct prototyping and Limited Early Install activities to reduce integration risk and improve user feedback in the acquisition process. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development, because this budget activity includes developmental 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
- 675117_0207410F_7_3600_PB_2012
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