Link-16 Tactical Data Link (TDL) Transformation
Abstract
This budget line was transferred from DoD Chief Information Officer management oversight to that of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics) as part of the disestablishment of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration (ASD(NII)) and the associated transfer to USD (AT&L) of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Communications, Command and Control and Cyber (DASD C3 & Cyber.) Transfer of this DASD to USD(AT&L) conveys the critical technical, systems engineering and program management oversight division of the former ASD(NII) to AT&L where engineering and acquisition expertise is resident. It capitalizes on each organization’s performance and reduces technical and operational risk in the Department’s acquisition processes by incorporating recognized, solid experience in the application of best practices to the development and fielding of net-centric capabilities which support major systems and weapons deployment. Reduced FY12 and outyear JTIDS funding resulted in the postponement of critical efforts to the FY13 and beyond time-frame. The Common Joint Tactical Information funding line responds to the Department's requirement for joint and combined network-enabled tactical data link (TDL) capabilities and for communications which meet net-centric standards to ensure interoperability and seamless integration with joint communication systems. It will be used to assess and promote competition across TDLs DoD-wide and to provide acquisition oversight of TDL-related activities such as CDL waveforms, Joint Aerial Layer Network (JALN) narrowband TDL gateways, Multifunction Advanced Data Link (MADL) and datalink roadmaps to guide future investments. This funding line provides resources for acquisition support and management oversight of critical command, control, communications (C3) and non-intelligence space capabilities as the Department migrates to netcentric operations. Funds will be used to provide technical, systems engineering and acquisition management oversight of programs, projects and activities to maximize the Department’s return on investment in information technology resources and to effect a comprehensive approach for assessing and procuring critical information systems from initial design, through development to capability delivery in support of improved weapons systems performance and military operations. Resources will be allocated for architecture design and development, portfolio management, enterprise-wide systems engineering and operational impact analyses related to C3 and non-intelligence space systems. They will also be used to provide expertise required for exercising technical direction over design, performance and cost parameters of key systems and their dependencies. The goal of this funding is to eliminate redundancy, reduce time to the field, evaluate projects and concepts for adherence to net-centric guidelines, minimize performance and operational risk of developing and fielding complex major systems which rely on networks and supporting applications, ensure program dependencies are documented and included in acquisition decisions and address interoperability requirements, gaps and best value technical solutions. Typical deliverables associated with the instantiation of net-centric capabilities for these mission areas include network and vulnerability assessments, migration plans, investment strategies, roadmaps and technical guidance documentation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- 771_0604771D8Z_5_0400_PB_2014
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- Root: Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS)
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- Child Cost Item: 7f989c70e8630ee58b0093dbbb06eba6