Rifleman Radio (RR)
Abstract
This funding line is directly aligned to the Army Network Cross Functional Team. This effort supports the Army Network Modernization Strategy Line of Effort 1, Unified Network. Handheld radios provide both Classified and Unclassified communications. Handheld radios provide the Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) legacy waveform for Classified and Unclassified communications. Handheld radios also provide advanced waveforms (e.g. TrellisWare TSM) that provide SBU communications. The HMS program received a positive Full Rate Production (FRP) decision in 2021 and plans to host two PVTs annually to verify vendor enhancements. 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. FY2019 - FY2022 Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) funds supported ITN testing and evaluation, of which HMS is a key component, in addition to HMS Program of Record (PoR) test events. The ITN tests supported 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 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. Starting in FY 2023, ITN funds have been realigned to PE 0605236A, CQ1. HMS completed Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) during January 2021. Following the IOT&E test event, HMS outlined specific actions required to resolve test findings from the IOT&E event. FY2023 and beyond RDT&E funding supports testing activities including laboratory technical testing, Performance Verification Tests (PVTs), and Operational User Assessments (OUAs). Each of these events provides both technical and operational user feedback on increased capabilities, future waveform incorporation, soldier usability, and life-cycle sustainment improvements. Handheld radios provide voice/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. Handheld radio systems are software reprogrammable, networkable, multi-mode systems capable of simultaneous voice and data communication (RR/LR). Handheld 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.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- FA2_0605042A_5_2040_PB_2023
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