Ground Systems & Fire Control
Abstract
The Ground Systems (GS) and Fire Control enables USNORTHCOM command, control, and operations of the GMD Weapon System as part of the Missile Defense System. The Ground Systems and Fire Control consists of the GFC, GCN/GNI, IDT, and GSS. The GFC currently consists of two GMD fire control nodes in FGA and at the MDIOC in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which plans the midcourse engagement and provides the Human-In-Control interface to the Warfighter to support decision-making and command execution. The GCN is the fire control network for the GMD Weapon System and network connection to the Missile Defense System with the GNI serving as a common secure platform improving real-time cyber integration and the ability to detect and respond to cyber events. The IDTs are currently located at FGA; VSFB; EAS; and FDN and provide communications from the GFC to the in-flight interceptors. The GSS consists of the Launch Support System, Missile Field/Launch Site Components currently located in FGA and VSFB and provide the hardware, and software interfaces between the GFC and the interceptors. Recurring efforts include: -Collect and analyze operational Ground Systems and Fire Control reliability, availability, maintainability, and testability data in order to support USNORTHCOM in management of the interceptor fleet and development of fleet maintenance strategies -Collect and analyze flight, ground, and cyber testing data in order to implement Ground Systems and Fire Control software and hardware updates, improvements, and fixes to address test findings -Conduct Ground Systems and Fire Control design trade studies and engineering analyses to inform development -Conduct analysis of design performance countering the allocated threats -Conduct activities to support achieving Knowledge Points and milestone technical review entrance/exit criteria -Conduct Parts, Materials, and Processes Board Requirements approvals -Conduct incremental delivery of the Development, Security, and Operations software factory for continuous delivery and integration of Ground Systems and Fire Control software updates -Continue development of FGA Communications Center Specific and/or unique accomplishments to each FY are as follows:
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 94392041362d2cd8eecc32f30bf6b918