Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3)
Abstract
FY 2023 Accomplishments: Conducted analysis and supported NC3 governance, oversight, and decision-making to include the Deputy Secretary of Defense chaired NC3 (July 2023), Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment chaired NC3 Integrated Acquisition Portfolio Review (IAPR) (April 2023) and Council on Oversight of the National Leadership Command, Control, and Communications System (CONLC3S) (June 2022) and multiple NC3 Systems Engineering and Authorities (SEA) Boards with detailed programmatic cost, schedule, and performance analysis for senior executive decisions on resource allocations and strategic direction. Published DoD Directive S-3730.02, The Nuclear Command, Control and Communications Enterprise, the replacement to the Directive Type Memorandum (DTM) 19-005 (U) The Nuclear Command, Control and Communication Enterprise Governance, outlining the NC3 enterprise governance construct and responsibilities. Updated the NC3 Portfolio Definition List of all NC3 systems and programs with a more accurate hierarchy of systems and better account for systems that overlap with other mission areas. The updated DoD Directive S-3730.02 and the PDL provided guidance to the nuclear enterprise on NC3 responsibilities and authorities and defined the NC3 portfolio more accurately. Refined quarterly analysis of the NC3 portfolio by implementing NC3 enterprise-level Integrated Master Schedule of more than 40 NC3 modernization programs and the legacy programs they replace to identify programmatic (cost, schedule, and performance) challenges and developed strategies to correct deficiencies and maintain critical path. Identified and analyzed under-resourced programs and secured an additional $1.4 billion for NC3 capabilities in the FY 2024 President’s Budget. Developed a novel NC3 Tech Transition Framework approved by R&E and ASD(A) as a sophisticated tool for application to Mid-Tier Acquisition (MTA) policy, a framework for Competitive Acquisition Pathfinders (CAPs), and a tool to mitigate risks guiding technologies across the “valley of death” for the department. In the NC3 pilot, nine new concepts were examined to increase transition confidence and identify remaining maturation objectives for desired NC3 modernization and next gen capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 9f04de968f2c75dbe4b0536375022fd5