Manpack Radio
Abstract
This funding line is directly aligned to the Army Network Modernization Strategy Lines of Effort (LOE) 1, Unified Network. Efforts are aligned to support the Network-Cross Functional Team capability set approach to achieve the network modernization strategy. The Handheld, Manpack, and Small Form Fit (HMS) radio systems serve as the backbone of the Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) architecture, supporting a converged Mission Command network. Fiscal year (FY) 2022 Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) funding supports HMS delta testing, examination of modular and open system architectures to decrease future integration and waveform porting costs, and ITN testing and evaluation, of which HMS is a key component. It will support mature system development, integration, and demonstration in support of ITN evaluation to include: concept refinement, characterization, data collection, demos, integrated testing, and operational assessments. The ITN is a warfighter-enabling System of Systems comprised of key networking components including HMS Program of Record (POR) radio systems, advanced high capacity commercial radios, commercial phone technologies, and advanced radio-application gateway integration and interoperability technologies. These ITN technologies increase transport options and support a converged Mission Command network. The ITN introduces a new Secure But Unclassified (SBU) security domain enhancing Mission Partner interoperability and significantly reducing key distribution and other security-related burdens for the Soldier at lower echelons. This RDTE 6.5 funding line supports ITN testing and evaluation (T&E). The ITN T&E involves mature system development, integration, and demonstration in support of ITN evaluation to include: concept refinement, characterization, data collection, demos, integrated testing, and operational assessments. The Manpack (MP) radios, both Generation 1 legacy and Generation 2 advanced, provide voice and data communication to the expeditionary Warfighter with an on-the-move, at-the-halt, and stationary Line of Sight (LOS)/Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) capability for both dismounted personnel and platforms. MP radios will support a variety of other platforms, including tactical End User Devices (EUD) voice and data needs. HMS provides tailorable and scalable, software-defined radio systems meeting U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Special Operations Command communications needs. MP radios provide both Classified and Unclassified communications. MP radios provide the Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) legacy waveform for Classified and Unclassified communications. MP radios also provide advanced waveforms (e.g. TrellisWare TSM) that provide Secure but Unclassified (SBU) communications. The MP radio provides the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) waveform for Tactical Satellite communications. The HMS program is currently in the process of conducting testing, including Laboratory and Field Based Risk Reduction events, in support of an Operational Test event.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2022
- Source ID
- FA1_0605042A_5_2040_PB_2022
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