Joint Tactical Radio System Handheld, Manpack, and Small Form Fit Radios (JTRS HMS)

Abstract

The Handheld, Manpack, and Small Form Fit (HMS) radio program is a materiel solution meeting the requirements for a Software Communications Architecture (SCA) compliant hardware system hosting SCA-compliant Government purpose rights software waveforms (applications). HMS is an ACAT ID program that encompasses specific requirements to support the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Special Operations Command communication needs. HMS provides voice and data communications to the tactical edge/most disadvantaged warfighter with an on the move, at the halt, and stationary Line of Sight / Beyond Line of Sight capability for both dismounted personnel and platforms. HMS radios are software reprogrammable, networkable, multi-mode system (of systems) capable of simultaneous voice, data and video communication. HMS encompasses the Rifleman Radio, Manpack Radio, and Small Form Fit radios. The Rifleman Radio is a secret and below capable radio and ports the Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW). It is the primary squad level communication system. The Manpack Radio is for use in a classified environment and ports the following waveforms: SRW, Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System, satellite communication, and Mobile-User Objective System. The Manpack Radio is utilized by the company and below. The embedded Small Form Fit radios may be used for Unmanned Vehicles and other platform applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2015
Accession Number
AD1019480

Entities

People

  • James Ross

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Contracts
  • Cost Estimates
  • Department Of Defense
  • Digital Communications
  • Engineering
  • Governments
  • Guidance
  • Logistics
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Procurement
  • Network Protocols
  • Position (Location)
  • Procurement
  • Radio Equipment
  • Software-Defined Radio Waveforms
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Space