Common Joint Tactical Information Initiatives
Abstract
FY 2021 Accomplishments: C4ISR: - As OUSD(A&S) Principal Staff Assistant for Common Data Link (CDL), assessed CDL Modernization Policy compliance and conducted system performance analysis supporting development of the Joint Staff DJ6-signed CDL Joint Vision and Roadmap. - Developed and oversaw execution of Department-wide acquisition strategy for Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AISR) systems that resulted in increased AISR data sharing between unified combatant commands and coalition partners. - Advised multi-agency technical feasibility study and operational impact assessment for retuning and replacing legacy air route surveillance radars to support auction of Federal spectrum for non-Federal use as required by the Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2015. - Developed Department-wide strategy to accelerate development and fielding of 5G-compatible weapon systems and revised acquisition policy to consider 5G principles. - As co-chair of the Command, Control, and Communication Leadership Board (C3LB) governance council, performed oversight and cross-Service coordination of Tactical Data Link (TDL) modernization acquisitions to improve DoD system interoperability. - Tracked and assessed testing of Link 16 capability improvements to multiple military platforms. Supported JS J6 efforts to prioritize fielding of tactical radio replacements to address cryptographic modernization issues. - Performed portfolio management of Joint Command and Control (C2) acquisitions. Identified multi-Service programmatic disconnects for air operations planning capabilities; engaged with joint community to develop resolution courses of action. - Co-led study with DoD CIO to identify current Joint C2 programs which must endure until integrated into, or replaced by a future a Joint All-Domain C2 (JADC2) capability. - Collaborated with DoD and Intelligence Community acquisitions and oversight staff to identify agile development lessons learned, best practices, and best-of-breed tools and metrics to improve performance forecasting and insight for stakeholders, oversight, and project managers. - Supported OUSD(A&S) International Cooperation activities, including the US-France Communications Interoperability Working Group. Coordinated multiple Yockey waivers, DoD Advocacy Requests, and international policies. NC3: - Conducted NC3 enterprise assessments in the critical areas of Presidential Voice Conferencing, NC3 Early Warning, and NC3 High Frequency modernization. Implementing key findings aimed at producing a more resilient NC3 capable system. - Supported the NC3 Capability Portfolio Manager (CPM) with analysis presented to senior leadership bodies (NC3 Enterprise Review, Deputy's Management Action Group, SECDEF Nuclear Transition Review, etc.) and recommend investment and policy alternatives. Draft NC3 program protection planning policy, NC3 cybersecurity systems engineering standards, modernization assessments, sustainment assessments. - Conducted NC3 mission thread analysis on B-52H systems to identify schedule risk and integration challenges relating to the Force Direction mission essential function of the bomber force in executing OPLANs. Strategic Deterrence: - Supported the recapitalization of the nation's nuclear deterrent, drove risk reduction in nuclear delivery system modernization programs, enhanced sustainment of existing legacy nuclear capabilities, and began developing the Nuclear Posture Review.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- a69cd930880197a0702ccf85f13d16d8