MOUNTED COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT (MCE)
Abstract
This funding line is directly aligned to the Army Network Modernization Strategy LOE 2, Common Operating Environment (COE). The Mounted Computing Environment (MCE) supports LOE 2 by providing: -Critical Interoperability features that bridge the communications gap between the Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE) and Mobile Handheld Computing Environment (Nett Warrior) -Data mediation, message format translation, and waveform exchanges across all CEs delivering improved information dissemination -Mounted Common Operating Picture (COP) data sources, shared blue / red situational awareness, and Position / Location Information across the CEs -Common, reusable services that enable Warfighting Function (WfF) convergence for rapid capability development and delivery with reduced costs for external PORs -Mounted platform data sensor collection, processing, and disbursement applications that enable and enhance WfFs on the battlefield -Foundational Cross-Cutting Capabilities (CCCs) that integrate with Joint C5ISR and strike capabilities The MCE, which is one of six Computing Environments (CE) under the COE, internally develops and hosts applications (apps) developed by programs external to Project Manager Mission Command (PM MC) to provide robust WfF capabilities. MCE RDTE funding is executed to develop Mounted Mission Command-Software (MMC-S) (described below) to enable these convergence efforts. Requirements for MMC-S (MCE) are established in the Army Requirements Oversight Council (AROC)-approved COE Information Systems Initial Capability Document (IS ICD) and the MCE Requirements Definition Package (RDP). MMC-S will support the next-generation network, transceiver, and more mature cross-Computing Environment (CE) interfaces. At the Materiel Development Decision (MDD) review, the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) signed an Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) in June 2020 designating MMC-S as an ACAT II program of record (POR) under the MCE RDP. MMC-S employs a Developmental Operations (DevOps) process to incrementally develop capability to satisfy Warfighter requirements and inform fielding decisions. DevOps activities will incorporate new capabilities and enhancements driven by the RDP and based on user feedback. Furthermore, MMC-S will provide the foundation to support third-party application convergence onto the MMC-S baseline. MMC-S utilizes the Android Tactical Assault Kit (TAK), which is a geospatial infrastructure and military situational awareness application that allows for precision targeting, surrounding land formation intelligence, situational awareness, navigation, and data sharing. FY 2023 MCE RDTE funding has been realigned to JBC-P (PE 0604805A, Proj 593). These funds will support continued MMC-S development as part of the MMC Family of Systems (MMC FoS) strategy for modernizing and replacing the JBC-P capability. Consolidating the RDTE funding enables agile development and flexibility in support of the MMC FoS.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- EJ5_0604818A_5_2040_PB_2024
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