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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A A | JTNC
Joint Tactical Networking Center (JTNC) 6-7
B | PM MC
Command Post Computing Environment (CP CE) 8-9
Fire Support Command and Control (FSC2) 10-11
Joint Battle Command-Platform (JBC-P) 12-13
Mounted Computing Environment (MCE) 14-15
B
Strategic Mission Command (SMC) 16-17
Tactical Digital Media (TDM) 18-19
C | PMO NET E
Common Hardware Systems (CHS) 20-21
Communications Security (COMSEC) 22-23
MilTech Solutions 24-25
C Tactical Network Initialization & Configuration (TNIC) 26-27
D | PM TR
Airborne Maritime Fixed Station (AMF) 28-29
Handheld, Manpack, and Small Form Fit (HMS) 30-31
Mid-Tier Networking Vehicular Radios (MNVR) 32-33
Waveforms 34-35
D
E | PM TN
WIN-T Increment 1 36-37
WIN-T Increment 2 38-39
Regional Hub Node (RHN) 40-41
Joint Enterprise Network Manager (JENM) / 42-43
Joint Tactical Network Environment Network Operations Toolkit (J-TNT)
E Area Common User System Modernization (ACUS MOD) 44-45
Enroute Mission Command (EMC) 46-47
Terrestrial Transmission Line Of Sight (TRILOS) Radio/ 48-49
Troposcatter Transmission (Tropo)
Secure WI-FI/4G LTE 50-51
Commercial Coalition Equipment (CCE) 52-53
Modular Communications Node-Advanced Enclave (MCN-AE) 54-55
Disaster Incident Response Emergency Communications Terminal (DIRECT) 56-57
Transportable Tactical Command Communications (T2C2) 58-59
Secure, Mobile, Anti-Jam, Reliable, Tactical-Terminal (SMART-T) 60-61
Global Rapid Response Information Package (GRRIP) 62-63
SIPR/NIPR Access Points (SNAP) 64-65
Deployable Ku Band Earth Terminals (DKET) 66-67
Phoenix 68-69
Global Broadcast Service (GBS) 70-71
AC R O N Y M S 72-73
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PEO C3T
Headquartered at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, Program Executive Office Command, Control,
Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T) develops, acquires, fields and supports the Army’s tactical network, a
critical priority that brings information dominance to current and future Soldiers. The mobile tactical network
delivered by PEO C3T provides capability giving commanders a resilient, redundant, easy-to-use and mobile
interoperable tactical network.
The reach of
government
and contractors
of PEO C3T
throughout the
United States.
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Today, PEO C3T working across the Army PEO C3T’s first priority remains supporting and command posts. Key technology enhance-
Staff, requirements community and U.S. deployed forces. In 2017 we fielded network ments will remove network complexity, provide
Army Forces Command is improving the capabilities to more than 75 Army, Army Re- resilient protected communications and ensure
Army’s current tactical Internet. To field serve and Army National Guard units. In 2018, access to expeditionary and scalable capability
secure and reliable communications that allow as the Army works to standardize its tactical that provides users with a common, intuitive
commanders to stay connected and informed network mission command application software experience. We are also executing network
at all times, even in the most austere and baseline, PEO C3T plans to field upgraded ca- cyber defense and providing tools to operate in
hostile environments. Our goal is to deliver a pability to more than 200 units. Our equipment degraded environments, while also identifying
pervasive, integrated network that provides and personnel support overseas operations, in- and adapting to malicious threats.
Soldiers with the information they need from cluding Operation United Assistance, Operation PEO C3T staff supports more than 24 key
garrison to the foxhole, while simplifying the Resolute Support, Operation Inherent Resolve, acquisition programs and efforts with expertise
tactical network so it is easier to use, train, Europe/Pacific/Africa support operations. in the areas of computer science, program
maintain and sustain. A simplified network Now, in support of Army readiness and mod- management, engineering, information
will also continue to drive cost savings by ernization priorities, which call for versatility, technology, security, logistics, contracting,
combining hardware and other infrastructure, mobility and interoperability with joint and coali- procurement, accounting and budgeting. At any
reducing software development efforts and tion partners, we are preparing for the future. given moment, you can find us at the Soldier’s
decreasing the field support required to train PEO C3T is focused on modernizing and im- side, whether in combat training centers and
Soldiers, troubleshoot systems and sustain proving the Army’s lower tactical internet, upper remote within the continental U.S. locations
equipment. tactical internet, mission command applications around the world.
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JTNC
To ensure interoperable, secure, and affordable waveform and wireless communications by
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recommending standards, conducting compliance and certification analyses in accordance with DoD
policies, and maintaining a DoD Waveform Information Repository (IR).
• G2 Software Systems
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CP CE
The Command Post Computing Environment (CP CE), under the direction of Product Manager Tactical
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Mission Command (TMC), provides a common framework (Common Infrastructure/ Common Services)
upon which future Warfighter capabilities can be built. CP CE is one of six computing environments under
the Common Operating Environment (COE). CP CE provides command and control (C2) and situational
awareness (SA) capabilities development at echelons that span from Army service component commands
(ASCCs) to company level. CP CE will be the most critical computing environment developed to support
command posts in combat operations.
• AASKI
• CSRA
• ESP
• Future Skies
• General Dynamics
• ManTech
• Bowhead
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COMMAND POST COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT (CP CE)
* Non-Program of Record
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FSC2
Fire Support Command and Control (FSC2) empowers commanders to plan and execute the delivery of
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lethal and non-lethal fires by providing capabilities to visualize fires, situational awareness and increase
collaboration among fires staff.
• Leidos • EOIR
• General • SAIC
Dynamics • CGI
• CACI • Bowhead
• CSRA • SCCI
• Engility Corp.
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JBC-P
Joint Battle Command-Platform (JBC-P) is the Army’s next-generation friendly force tracking system,
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equipping Soldiers with a faster satellite network, secure data encryption and advanced logistics.
• CMDC • Northrop
• CSRA Grumman
• COMTECH • MITRE
• DRS Technology • SCCI
• General • SAIC
Dynamics • ViaSat
DESCRIPTION CAPABILITIES
JBC-P, fielded to the first unit • Increased accuracy and density
equipped in May 2015, is the of situational awareness to A | Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS) will serve as
Army’s next generation friendly further mitigate risk of fratricide the hardware provider for the MCE, Android-based software
force tracking system, equipping B | MCE will focus on providing the MFoCS hardware and
• Tactical Ground Reporting
Android-based environment and applications, leveraging the
Soldiers with a faster satellite System (TIGR) provides
CP CE infrastructure
network, secure data encryption Areas, Structures, Capabilities,
C | Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division prepare to train on
and advanced logistics. JBC-P Organizations, People and the JBC-P at Fort Campbell Kinnard Mission Training Complex
includes an intuitive interface Events (ASCOPE) data for
with features like touch-to-zoom mapping the human terrain
maps and drag-and-drop icons. that allows commanders to
JBC-P will be interoperable plan, anticipate and mitigate
B
with the Nett Warrior handheld operational risk
device, managed by PEO Soldier, • Orders, graphical overlays,
delivering situational awareness friendly, hostile, neutral,
capabilities to dismounted unknown, non-combatant SA
Soldiers. JBC-P incorporates • Free draw, free text, chat and
the common hardware solution combat messages
known as the Mounted Family • Sensor integration to enable
of Computer Systems (MFoCS), capability to pinpoint location
standardized tactical computers
• Hybrid network
that are scalable and tailorable to
the mission and vehicle. Ranging • Improved user interface
in options from a detachable tablet • Electronic Causality Report
to a fully-loaded, vehicle-mounted (ECR)
workstation, MFoCS runs not • Improved route planning
only JBC-P but can also run other C
software applications, reducing
size, weight and power demands.
JBC-P builds on the situational
awareness capability known
as Force XXI Battle Command
Brigade and Below/Blue Force
Tracking (FBCB2/BFT), which
is integrated on more than
120,000 platforms and is fielded
or authorized to every brigade
combat team in the Army.
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MCE
The Mounted Computing Environment (MCE) will provide a common set of applications and services
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as part of the Army’s Common Operating Environment (COE) to enable mission command on ground
platforms. MCE will enable modular and scalable solutions allowing for the convergence of current
software systems and the agile development and certification of new on-the-move capabilities.
• CMDC • Northrop
• CSRA Grumman
• COMTECH • MITRE
• DRS Technology • SCCI
• General • SAIC
Dynamics • ViaSat
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SMC
Strategic Mission Command (SMC) develops, integrates, fields and supports the Army’s core mission
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command collaborative environment and maneuver applications to enable operating force commanders to
make timely and effective decisions within the Army and joint/coalition environments.
• CSRA
• ESP
• Future Skies
• General Dynamics
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TDM
Tactical Digital Media (TDM) provides the Army a state-of-the-art, standardized and resourced set of
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capabilities for the collection and processing of digital media and visual information products within a
tactical network operations environment.
• CSRA
DESCRIPTION CAPABILITIES
In today’s operating environment, • Tactical Media Acquisition
Public Affairs (PA) teams are often Kit (TMAK) includes hybrid A | A Soldier uses a Canon EOS C video camera during a
photo/video devices with key leader engagement between the Danish Ambassador to
dispatched with combat patrols and
Afghanistan, Jean-Charles Ellermann-Kingombe, the Resolute
small units that deploy to remote high-definition lenses to
Support Command’s Chief of Staff, German Lt. Gen. Johann
locations. Tactical Digital Media provide the user with a broad
Langenegger, and the Afghan Judges of the Anti-Corruption
(TDM) kits allow these teams to range of versatility in capturing Justice Center in Kabul, Afghanistan
gather, process and deliver audio photographs and video. B | Tactical Media Acquisition Kit (TMAK)
files, digital imagery and visual • Digital Video Acquisition C | Navy Cmdr. Jim Wiltraut, Army Maj. Gen. L. Neil Thurgood
media in austere environments. Kit (DVAK) includes audio/ and U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class E. L. Craig display new TDM
TDM operations rely on U.S., allied visual products, such as equipment for Combined Security Transition Command-
and coalition common tactical net- handheld camcorders to Afghanistan
works available at the supported provide digital recording and
unit. TDM kits include cameras peripherals to support versatility
and video equipment, laptops, and adaptability in a tactical
night-vision devices and audio operational environment.
capabilities. TDM aids globally • Night-Vision Devices
deployed Combat Camera (COM- (NVD) enable images to be B
CAM) teams, PA detachments and produced in a range of low-light
Military Information Support and environments in support of a
Operation (MISO) teams operat- full-spectrum operations.
ing from tactical command posts,
forward operating bases, combat
outposts and forward deployed
combat patrols. Commanders
supported by TDM capabilities
are provided timely imagery and
multimedia information products
that facilitate operational analysis,
planning, training and documenta-
tion, as well as the digital media
content essential to informing and
influencing activities to support
strategic engagement. TDM C
products are designed to commu-
nicate information, record historical
events, support decision-making
and provide accurate information.
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CHS
Common Hardware Systems (CHS) acquires and supports sustainment of highly flexible, cost effective,
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• General Dynamics
• Northrop Grumman, Cobham
Intercoms
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COMMUNICATIONS
CRYPTOGRAPHIC
SYSTEMS
SECURITY
Communications Security (COMSEC) develops, tests, procures, fields and sustains COMSEC solutions to
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• L3
• Booz Allen Hamilton
• CACI
• General Dynamics
• ViaSat
• Raytheon
• Sierra Nevada Corporation
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C O M M U N I C AT I O N S S E C U R I T Y ( C O M S E C )
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MILTECH SOLUTIONS
Military Technical (MilTech) Solutions provides innovative collaboration and information sharing IT services
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and products that increase the efficiency and operational performance of the diverse DoD workforce
• DSA, Inc.
• IDS
• ManTech
• PKMM
* Non-Program of Record
1. Technology Development
ACQ PHASE
3. Production & Deployment
* 2. Engineering & Manufacturing Development 4. Operations & Support
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TNIC
Tactical Network Initialization & Configuration (TNIC) rapidly delivers relevant network initialization
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DESCRIPTION CAPABILITIES
TNIC Initialization Products, TNIC Initialization Products:
commonly known as Data • Enable C2 and application A | Initialization products provide the technical glue to
Products, include the information messaging ensure the components of the overall network are able
required to enable end-to-end to function together in a manner consistent with current
- Software Block 2 (SWB)
and future Warfighter requirements
network centric connectivity - BFT Database(s) and Global B | Initialization products assign every system in a
and interoperability across the - SWB 11-12 / Capability Set command post a unique identifier, role and Internet
Tactical Internet (TI) via Warfighter (CS) Baselines Protocol address, taking into account a unit’s specific
Information Network – Tactical - adam.ldif mission, personnel footprint and mix of networked
(WIN-T). They enable the Common
- Address book to support Air mission command systems. This contact information
Operational Picture (COP)/ enables the various systems to connect and share
and Missile Defense Worksta-
Situational Awareness (SA) and information
tion (AMDWS)
Variable Message Format (VMF)
- Simulation To Mission Com-
/ United States Message Text
mand Interoperability (SIMCI)
Format (USMTF) Command and
Files
Control (C2) messages for Mission
Command, Joint Capabilities - Lightweight Directory
Release (JCR) / Joint Battle Interchange Format (LDIF)
Command-Platform (JBC-P), Versions
Maneuver, Fires, Aviation, and - Unit Task Organization (UTO)
selected Intelligence, Electronic Report and Warfighter Initial-
Warfare & Sensors (IEW&S) and ization Tool Files (WIT) Unit
Enterprise Information Systems Reference File (URN) Files
(EIS) products. In accordance - Tactical Radio Report (TRR)
with Unit Set Fielding (USF) for CS units
Conferences, Data Product - Initialization Tool Suite (ITS)
schedules are synchronized to • Enable IP connectivity and end- B
meet the USF requirements, to-end network communications
such as Product Acceptance - IP Address Templates
Tests (PAT2), Validation - Telephony Numbering Plans
Exercises, PM Fieldings, Initial - Multicast Addressing
Capabilities Development (ICD) / Autonomous System
and deployment events. Baseline Numbering
Data Products are developed - Network Device
according to Modification Table Configurations
of Organization and Equipment - Interconnectivity Diagrams
(MTOE), Network Basis of Issue
- Engineering Field Notices
(NBOI), Business Rules and ICD
- Configuration Management/
authorizations.
SharePoint Portal
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AMF
Airborne, Maritime & Fixed Station (AMF) tactical radios will provide Army Aviation platforms the
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ability to link with and expand integrated tactical networks. AMF ensures Army Aviators’ ability to
communicate both horizontally and vertically via voice and data within all mission areas and in all
combat operational environments.
• DLS LLC
• VIA SAT
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HMS
Handheld, Manpack and Small Form Fit (HMS) develops and produces affordable networking tactical radio
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systems that meet the requirements of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Special Operations
Command (SOCOM) and are interoperable with specified radios in the current forces.
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HA N DHELD, M A N PACK , SM ALL FORM F IT (HMS)
the-move, at-the-halt and SATCOM (Rockwell Collins) while conducting a live fire exercise during Network Integration
Evaluation 17.2
stationary Line of Sight (LOS)/ CAPABILITIES
Beyond the Line of Sight (BLOS) • Simultaneous voice, data and
capability for both dismounted video communications
personnel and platforms. The • Increased throughput using
B C
radios are scalable and modular networking waveforms
Software Communications Mobile User Objective Systems
Architecture (SCA) compliant, (MUOS) for BLOS
enable net-centric operations, • Manpack Routing and
Retransmission (Cross-
operate multi-band and
banding)
multimode; and deliver reliable,
secure tactical communications. • Manpack Multi-Channel and
Multi-Channel and Multi-
Low Rate Initial Production
Waveform operations
(LRIP) Rifleman Radio:
• Non Development Item
• AN/PRC-154, 1 Channel
increased functionality to
SRW only
include Size, Weight, and
• AN/PRC-154A, 1 Channel
Power (SWaP) improvements,
SRW only
addition of a display for the
LRIP Manpack Radios: Rifleman Radio, and additional
• AN/PRC-155, 2 Channel, waveforms (e.g. TACSAT IW for D
Type 1 and Type 2 (General the Manpack)
Dynamics)
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MNVR
The Mid-tier Networking Vehicular Radio (MNVR) provides the terrestrial backbone for the Army’s tactical
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network enabling the extension of mission command through seamless integration of the upper and lower
tiers, for a wide variety of Army tactical vehicles to meet the Army’s requirement for the Mid-tier Wideband
Networking capability.
• Harris Corporation
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WAVEFORMS
Army portable and interoperable waveforms provide mobile and ad hoc networking and network enterprise services
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to enhance tactical warfighting capabilities. Waveforms enable the Army’s tactical data radios to transmit voice and
data across the battlespace.
• General Dynamics
• Harris Corporation
the Soldier Radio Waveform • By connecting via gateways as a waveform mode in Rifle- to B Company, 1-502nd Infantry
man and Manpack radios. Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 101st
(SRW), Single Channel Ground to the mid-tier backbone, the
Airborne Division, set up AN/
and Airborne Radio System SRW extends the range of • The family of SINCGARS radios
PRC-155 (Manpack) radios at
communications. in the field exceeds 500,000.
(SINCGARS) Crypto Modernization Fort Bliss, Texas
• The SRW’s CNR voice pre- • The SINCGARS Crypto
and Enterprise Over the Air B | Soldier with 1st Battalion,
emption feature allows command- Modernization effort requires all 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd
Management (eOTAM). By
ers and other leaders with higher communication systems using Brigade Combat Team, 101st
drawing on available spectrum, authority to actively pre-empt an the existing algorithm be mod- Airborne Division, listens on
waveforms provide secure wireless active talker with lower author- ernized, HHQII, and V/UHF LOS Manpack while conducting a live
networking services for mobile and ity on the same group call. This communication systems. fire exercise during Network
stationary forces to transmit enables critical information to be Integration Evaluation 17.2
information, including voice, data, conveyed more quickly.
images and video. The waveforms • The SRW’s duplicate node B
are Internet Protocol (IP) based, so detection Identification (ID) warns
they can interoperate with other IP users when a duplicate ID had
based networks, which allows been configured in the network,
Soldiers to connect to other decreasing network planning-
networks outside their range. Each related issues.
waveform undergoes a rigorous • The SRW has been fielded to
thousands of Handheld, Manpack
process to become National
and Small Form Fit: Manpack and
Security Agency (NSA) certified,
Rifleman Radios.
which provides Soldiers with
Single Channel Ground and
secure and encrypted information.
Airborne Radio System
CAPABILITIES • The SINCGARS provides
Soldier Radio Waveform secure, point-to-point VHF
• The SRW, which is used by CNR that has the capability of
individual Soldiers, small units handling both voice and data
and very small sensors enables transmission in support of com-
communication without a infra- mand and control operations.
structure such as a cell tower or • Combined with an external
satellite network. Internet Controller, SINCGARS
• The SRW provides critical provides the communications
tactical edge connectivity through link for the Digitized Force.
Combat Net Radio (CNR) Voice • Designed to be easily main-
and Position Location Information, tained, SINCGARS is available
as well as mission command in handheld, mounted, and
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WIN-T
INCREMENT 1
Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) equipment enables the Army’s tactical network, which delivers
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seamless, assured mission command, advanced communications and a comprehensive common operating
picture in support of Joint, Coalition and Civil missions worldwide. As part of the Army’s tactical network, WIN-T
Increment 1 (Inc 1) establishes an at-the-halt network backbone that provides the full range of data, voice and video
communications to command posts at the battalion and above echelons, using both line-of-sight (terrestrial) and
beyond-line-of-sight (satellite/tropospheric) communications nodes.
• General Dynamics
• Insight Public Sector
• Engineering Solutions & Products
• Nexagen Networks, Inc.
• Envistacom
• Booz Allen Hamilton
• CDW
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W I N -T I N C R E M E N T 1
DESCRIPTION CAPABILITIES
The Warfighter Information • WIN-T Increment 1 has three
Network-Tactical Increment 1 types of transportable network A | The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division
(WIN-T Inc 1) at-the-halt capability nodes that provide high-speed (1/3 ID) utilized upgraded Warfighter Information Network-Tactical
has been fully fielded since wide area network capability Increment 1 at-the-halt capability during the unit’s training rotation
at the National Training Center, at Fort Irwin, California, in April
2012 to more than 90 percent for secure voice, video and
2017.
of the Army and successfully data exchange. The Tactical
B | WIN-T Inc 1 at-the-halt capability has been fully fielded since
meets the Army’s at-the-halt Hub Node (THN) supports
2012 to over 90 percent of the Army and successfully meets the
operational requirements. To division headquarters; the Joint Army’s at-the-halt operational requirements.
support expanding network Network Node (JNN) supports C | The 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division utilized
requirements and improve the brigade level headquarters; Warfighter Information Network-Tactical Increment 1 at-the-halt
readiness of today’s operational and the Battalion Command equipment during its training rotation at the Joint Readiness
force, the Army continues to Post Node (BnCPN) supports Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana, in February 2017.
implement upgrades to the at- battalion level headquarters.
the-halt capability that increase The fourth type of node, the
and optimize bandwidth, improve Regional Hub Node (RHN), is B
capability and interoperability, a fixed installation equivalent
while hardening cyber security. to three THNs and is used to
support theater level operations.
• The Satellite Transportable
Terminal (STT) is highly
transportable and mobile
satellite system, which operates
in conjunction with the JNN and
BnCPN, designed to establish
secure voice, video and data
communications virtually
anytime and anywhere.
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WIN-T
INCREMENT 2
Warfighter Information Network-Tactical Increment 2 (WIN-T Inc 2) on-the-move delivers a mobile, resilient,
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redundant tactical communications network. Combat vehicles integrated with this mobile tactical network transport
equipment provide robust network communications, mission command and situational awareness both on-the-
move crossing austere battlefield locations and at-the-halt in stationary command posts.
• General Dynamics
• Lockheed Martin
• L3 Communications
• Harris Corp
• Honeywell
ACQ PHASE
1. Technology Development 3. Production & Deployment
2. Engineering & Manufacturing Development 4. Operations & Support
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RHN
Regional Hub Nodes (RHNs) are the largest transport nodes for the Army’s tactical network. Strategically
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located at five Department of Defense Standard Tactical Entry Point (STEP) locations globally, they enable the
Army to deploy forces anywhere in the world in support of contingency operations, disaster relief or national
emergency response.
• GD Mission Systems
• ITT
DESCRIPTION CAPABILITIES
The five RHNs are at the upper- • Currently used by both
most level of the Army’s tactical deployed Marine Corps and A | The extensive satellite communications
network architecture, and their Army units capabilities of RHNs enable regionalized reach-back
to the Army’s global network.
innovative baseband and satellite • Uses both commercial and
B | RHN used for exercise with the 82nd Airborne
communications capabilities military satellite bands, and
Division, Fort Bragg.
enable regionalized reach-back to is “plug and play” to accept
C | A 58th Signal Battalion Soldier prepares to
the Army’s global network. They additional military transmissions perform maintenance on this RHN antenna located in
enable the transport of information systems Pacific Command.
across the tactical network in • Customizable: contains spare
and out of theater and around the racks to support unit equipment
world. The RHNs operate out of specific to their mission set
the fight zone and give the Soldier • Contains full Network
in the field immediate access to Operations capabilities
secure and non-secure internet for network monitoring,
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and voice communications management and trends
anywhere on the globe. To analysis, as well as information
provide tactical users with secure, assurance tools
reliable connectivity worldwide, • Commercial Internet and Phone
the Army has positioned RHNs in (COM-IP) package supports
five separate regions: Continental contingency operations,
United States (CONUS) East and disaster relief or U.S. homeland
CONUS West, Central Command, emergency response
European Command and Pacific
Command.
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JENM/J-TNT
The Joint Enterprise Network Manager (JENM) is a consolidated software application that plans, loads, manages
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and secures/defends mid and lower-tier software defined radios and associated waveforms, including: the Soldier
Radio Waveform (SRW), Wideband Networking Waveform (WNW), the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), as
well as the Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) and some Satellite Communications.
• General Dynamics
• Harris
• G2SS
• Janus Research
• Booz Allen Hamilton
ACQ PHASE
1. Technology Development 3. Production & Deployment
2. Engineering & Manufacturing Development 4. Operations & Support
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ACUS MOD
To support the Army’s tactical network modernization efforts and recapitalize on current force systems, the
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Area Common User System Modernization (ACUS MOD) program efficiently provides planned network
upgrades through technology insertions. Feeding the Army’s increasing need for high-speed data, voice,
video and imagery, ACUS MOD improves network services and management, information assurance,
reach-back, transport speed and bandwidth.
• General Dynamics
• CACI
• Engineering Solutions & Products
• Janus Research
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EMC
Enroute Mission Command (EMC) enables Commanders of Global Response Force (GRF) units to plan missions in
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the air, while their Soldiers receive operational updates and watch full motion video of upcoming drop zones before
their parachutes ever open. EMC arms Soldiers with real-time situational awareness en route so they can be more
effective the moment boots hit the ground. The system’s suite of plane-to-plane, plane-to-ground network commu-
nications capabilities provide GRF Commanders with the same mission command capabilities they would use in a
command post on the ground, in essence turning the plane into a “flying command post.”
• ViaSat
• Boeing
• STS
• General Dynamics
• L3 Communications
DESCRIPTION CAPABILITIES
The GRF must rapidly deploy • The Fixed Installed Satellite
anywhere in the world with little Antenna (FISA) provides WIN-T A | Airborne Soldiers from the XVIII Airborne Corps and 82nd
notice and with as much situational Network connectivity for the C17 Airborne Division successfully utilized EMC2 during the Joint
awareness as possible. By aircraft. This satellite antenna Forcible Entry (JFE) exercise at Fort Irwin, California.
leveraging technologies similar to provides a significant increase B | During a Joint Forcible Entry training mission, the Army’s
those used by today’s commercial in bandwidth in flight, enabling Global Response Force successfully used Enroute Mission
Command in May 2017.
airlines to provide inflight internet a new host of services to be
C | This U.S. Air Force C17 aircraft is being integrated with the
access, EMC enables the GRF employed on board, increasing
Army’s EMC Fixed Installed Satellite Antenna at Joint Base
to access mission command capability for GRF units to plan
Charleston, South Carolina, on May 12, 2017.
capabilities such as Command and maintain critical situational
Post of the Future and secure awareness in the air.
reliable voice, video and data • The roll-on Key Leader Enroute
communications all from a C17 Node (KEN), the Dependent B
aircraft. Because of the increased Airborne Node (DAN) and
bandwidth the system provides, Command and Staff Palletized
GRF Commanders can now Airborne Node (CASPAN),
tap into mission command provide airborne units with
applications and utilize services broadband reach-back data
such as Secure Voice over capability; SVoIP plane-to-
Internet Protocol (SVoIP) phone plane and plane-to-ground
calls, chat and email. Unmanned communications between
Aerial Vehicle (UAV) feeds can task force commanders and
be displayed throughout the combatant commanders.
aircraft on LED screens, which • LED screens, integrated
also have an integrated scrolling marquees and an intercom
marquee and intercom system system.
that provides status updates. The
comprehensive real-time situational
awareness and operational
understanding provided by EMC
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can be critical to the effectiveness
of the unit in the initial stages of
early entry operations.
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TRILOS/TROPO
A new, easy-to-transport, high-capacity Terrestrial Transmission Line Of Sight (TRILOS) Radio will improve the
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expeditionary nature of U.S. Army units, while combating the increasing risk of operating its tactical network in
satellite denied environments. Packed in a few rapidly deployable transit cases, the small form factor TRILOS
radio will provide a significant reduction in size, weight and power (SWaP) compared to the current at-the-halt
High Capacity Line Of Sight (HCLOS) radio, which needs two sheltered-vehicles and two large antennas to
relay information. Troposcatter Transmission (Tropo) capability will provide beyond-line-of-sight capability that
will significantly extend network range and throughput, and greatly reduce size, weight and power (SWaP)
requirements over legacy Tropo capability. Both the capabilities can also be used in satellite denied environments.
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SECURE
WI-FI/4G LTE
Secure WI-FI uses the National Security Agency-approved Commercial Solutions for Classified solution to provide
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secure classified and unclassified Wi-Fi to the Command Post (CP). Secure 4G LTE capability, which supports
a larger footprint surrounding the command post. This technology will extend the communications flexibility of a
command post and reduce the weight carried by Soldiers as they go from bulky radios to smartphones.
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CCE
Commercial Coalition Equipment (CCE) is packed in small form-factor transit case and provides expeditionary
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network connectivity. It can be rapidly reconfigured to provide secure tactical access for the coalition or
commercial networks to support both civil and military operations.
DESCRIPTION CAPABILITIES
CCE provides a Radio Bridging • Provides secure tactical access
Voice Cross-banding (RBVC) capa- A | A Soldier from the 1st Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division uses
for the coalition or commercial
bility that enables radios on different his CCE during an expeditionary network demonstration at Fort
networks to support both civil and
Bragg, North Carolina in March 2016.
frequencies, or different equipment military operations B | Soldiers from the 50th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 35th
such as radios or cell phones, to • Small form factor reduces SWaP Signal Brigade receive CCE new equipment training at Fort
seamlessly connect to each other, for increased unit agility Bragg, North Carolina in May 2017.
which is essential in both disaster re- • CCE offers Radio Bridging C | Soldiers from the 50th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 35th
sponse or coalition operations where Voice Cross-banding (RBVC) Signal Brigade erect an antenna during their CCE training
different countries and organizational capability enables radios on
entities have their own equipment. different frequencies, or different
Each of the coalition countries have equipment such as radios or B
their own unique transport networks cell phones, to seamlessly
that enable them to connect into the connect to each other, which
combined coalition network. The is essential in both disaster
U.S. Army will be able to use CCE to response or coalition operations
connect to the coalition network over where different countries and
its tactical communications network. organizational entities have their
CCE enables the Army to both send own equipment
and receive critical situational aware-
• Uses the same network agnostic
ness with its coalition partners and
hardware “box” as the Modular
contribute to a real time common
Communications Node -
operating picture throughout the
Advanced Enclave (MCN-AE)
coalition.
C
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MCN-AE
Sharing intelligence data is critical to successful missions on the battlefield. The small form-factor Modular
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Communications Node-Advanced Enclave (MCN-AE) augments the existing intelligence network, enabling
intelligence users to connect to all of the same resources they have when using the traditional Trojan Intelligence
Network, but instead using the Army’s Tactical Network.
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DIRECT
The new Disaster Incident Response Emergency Communications Terminal (DIRECT) system provides
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interoperable communications support to Army National Guard response forces and local first responders in
support of civil missions and domestic emergencies.
• Janus Research
• Engineering Solutions & Products
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T2C2
Transportable Tactical Command Communications (T2C2) is a new program of record that when fielded will
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provide expeditionary robust voice and data communications in the early phases of joint operations and in later
operational phases at the tactical edge.
• GATR
• General Dynamics
• Envistacom
• Pacstar
1. Technology Development
ACQ PHASE
2. Production & Deployment
1. Engineering & Manufacturing Development 3. Operations & Support
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SMART-T
The Secure, Mobile, Anti-Jam, Reliable, Tactical – Terminal (SMART-T) is the Army’s protected satellite
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communications system, which enables commanders at brigade and higher to operate in an Electronic Warfare (EW)
threat environment that includes both RF signal interference (jamming), signal detection and geographic location
threats. Additionally, the SMART-T can also survive the effects of a High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP)
produced by nuclear detonations and can operate and survive in a biological and chemical environment.
DESCRIPTION CAPABILITIES
SMART-T makes it possible for • Interoperable with AEHF
units to reliably and securely satellite constellation A | The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division
extend the range of their • Enhanced system interfaces utilized the SMART-T during the unit’s training rotation at the
network in such a manner that National Training Center, at Fort Irwin, California, in April 2017.
• Provides Low and Medium Data
communications cannot be B | The Army used the SMART-T in support of the Tactical
Rate (LDR/MDR) capability for Communications-Lite/Network Operations and Security Center-
jammed, detected or intercepted, voice and data transmission Lite operational test conducted during Network Integration
enabling Soldiers to send critical • Interoperable with MILSTAR, Evaluation 17.2 in the rigorous combat training environment of
text, data, voice and video UHF Follow-On, EHF MIL-STD Fort Bliss, Texas, in July 2017.
communications beyond their 1582D and MIL-STD 188-136 C | Soldiers from the 51st Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 35th
area of operations. compatible payloads Signal Brigade train with SMART-T on August 20, 2017 during
• Provides anti-jam and Exercise Broken Curse 17.
anti-scintillation (nuclear B
environment) communications
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GRRIP
Fitting into a single handheld transit case for rapid mobility, the satellite network communications kit known as
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the Global Rapid Response Information Package (GRRIP) provides secure, beyond-line-of-sight voice, video and
data communications without the need for local network infrastructure, so Soldiers can communicate anytime and
anywhere on the planet.
DESCRIPTION CAPABILITIES
The versatile GRRIP provides early • Network communications from
entry capability and situational anywhere on the planet A | GRRIP enables the Soldier or first responder to communicate
awareness in air-to-land missions • Fits into a single handheld transit anywhere in the world by using SIPR/NIPR or coalition voice and
so Soldiers can stay connected and data capability without electricity or an existing infrastructure.
case for rapid mobility and force
informed. GRRIPs can also support B | Soldiers from the Army’s 20th Chemical, Biological,
scalability
Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) Command connect
special small team elements that • Continued communications and an extra laptop into the GRRIP so they can work on both NIPR
require high bandwidth network situational awareness from early and classified SIPR networks simultaneously, during Network
capability in austere environments entry to the tactical edge in more Integration Evaluation 16.1.
in later phases of operations. The mature operations C | GRRIPs provide secure and non-secure communications to
GRRIP is also an excellent system • Can be configured for use on forces operating in austere and demanding environments such as
for use by first responders. Secure Internet Protocol Router embedded training teams and other small units that do not have
The GRRIP is small enough Network (SIPR) Non-secure access to the network equipment and infrastructure of established
to fit into the overhead bin of forward operating bases.
Internet Protocol Router (NIPR)
commercial aircraft and sets up or coalition networks B
rapidly. The system provides
access to Defense Information
Systems Network (DISN) services,
which enables early entry elements
to transfer critical information
(data/voice/video) to commanders.
GRRIP provides classified and
unclassified communications to
forces operating in austere and
demanding environments, such
as embedded training teams and
other small units that do not have B
access to the network equipment
and infrastructure of established
forward operating bases. This
commercial-off-the-shelf terminal is
designed for small teams entering
locations where the infrastructure
has either been dismantled,
destroyed or is non-existent.
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SNAP
Secure Internet Protocol Router Network/Non-secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR/NIPR) Access Point (SNAP)
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ground satellite terminals are fielded to augment current network capabilities to extend network access to
company and team level.
DESCRIPTION CAPABILITIES
This non-program of record • Works in concert with both the
system bridges gaps in C4ISR at-the-halt and on-the-move A | Soldiers assigned to 50th Signal Battalion (Expeditionary) Bravo
created by rugged-expansive tactical network equipment Company, participating in Shared Accord 2017 at the South African
terrain and sparse infrastructure Army Combat Training Center in Lohatla, South Africa.
• Transit case design enables
B | SNAPs are designed for use at the company echelon and small
by deploying these transportable easy transport in the back of combat outposts.
commercial-off-the-shelf Very High Mobility Multipurpose C | The 50th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 35th Signal Brigade
Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) Wheeled Vehicles or helicopters utilizes this SNAP during a training exercise at Fort Bragg, North
satellite terminals, which can • Modular design allows for Carolina in May 2017.
deploy more quickly than larger varying dish and antenna sizes
satellite terminals. to appropriately satisfy mission
SNAPs are designed to provide requirements B
satellite communications to small • Easy to move around the
units at remote forward operating battlefield, providing an
bases where they are unable expeditionary element to the
to use terrestrial radios due to force
issues with terrain or distance. • Certified Ka and X-band
SNAP terminals provide reliable capability to take advantage of
satellite communication access the Department of Defense’s
and take advantage of commercial Wideband Global SATCOM
equipment to expedite the fielding satellites
process. They provide access to
the tactical and strategic networks
for mission command, calls for
fire, Medevac and information
exchange. SNAPs are a key
communications component for
units, providing secure beyond-
line-of-sight communications at
the company level and below. C
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DKET
Deployable Ku band Earth Terminals (DKETs) are non-program of record systems used at brigade and
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higher headquarters elements to augment the Army’s tactical communications network infrastructure.
Some of the DKETs take on dual roles as hubs, providing inter- and intra-theater satellite links at brigade
and higher and linking multiple regional command headquarters. The DKET reduces the traffic load on the
Army’s five worldwide Regional Hub Nodes by providing network hub services for disadvantaged forward
operating bases.
• Datapath
• General Dynamics
DESCRIPTION
DKETs are satellite terminals
designed for use at larger A | DKETs support commercial Ku-Band frequencies and their
hub locations. They support electronics are housed in separate shelters. They are highly
transportable, self-contained and can establish headquarters-level,
commercial Ku-band frequencies,
network-hub connectivity anywhere a mission demands.
and have been certified for
B | A DKET is shown in March 2011 as part of Project Manager
Ka and X band capability to Tactical Network’s Ka and X-band frequency certification effort that
take advantage of U.S. military enables earth satellite terminals to utilize military satellites.
satellites. They are transportable
and self-contained, and can
establish headquarters-level,
network-hub connectivity
anywhere a mission dictates.
CAPABILITIES
• DKETs are currently deployed
in three configurations: Light
(3.7 – 3.9M), Mobile (4.5M) and
standard (4.6M – 7M), with the
majority being the light design.
This lighter design has a tri-fold B
antenna and a smaller shelter to
make redeployment and setup
faster and easier.
• The robust DKET network
makes for a seamless transition
to backup equipment or
terminals, eliminates long
outages and minimizes impact
to the Soldier.
• DKETs operate on Ku, Ka and
X-band frequencies.
• Electronics are housed in
separate shelters
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PHOENIX
Phoenix/Super High Frequency (SHF) terminals provide Expeditionary Signal Battalions (ESBs) with high capacity,
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inter- and intra-theater range extension for networked battle command and control information, including logistical,
operational, intelligence, and administrative data.
• L3 Communications
• JANUS Research
DESCRIPTION CAPABILITIES
Phoenix terminals provide • Operates in military X and Ka
Expeditionary Signal Battalions band and commercial C and Ku A | Phoenix provides Expeditionary Signal Battalions
(ESBs) with high capacity, inter- bands assured access to satellite communications and
and intra-theater range extension operational flexibility in a tactical environment by
• Qualified for the military
providing a rapidly deployable capability to operate over
for networked battle command environment: temperature, military X/Ka and commercial C/Ku satellite bands.
and control information, including shock, vibration B | U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 44th Expeditionary
logistical, operational, intelligence, • Can interface with other Signal Battalion, 2nd Theater Signal Brigade, operate a
and administrative data. strategic networks via Phoenix satellite terminal during exercise Heavy METL II
The Phoenix terminal is a standardized tactical entry May 10, 2017 near Illesheim, Germany.
transportable, quad-band, tactical points, Regional Hub Nodes or
satellite terminal that is mounted strategic assets
on an expanded capacity vehicle. • Transmits one Frequency
It provides ESBs assured access Division Multiple Access
to satellite communications and (FDMA) link and receives up to
operational flexibility in a tactical four FDMA links simultaneously
environment by providing a • Multi-carrier capable (transmit
rapidly deployable capability to two FDMA carriers) in C, Ku and
operate over military X/Ka and Ka band
commercial C/Ku satellite bands. • Supports point to point, mesh
It is designed to operate 24 hours and hub-spoke networks
per day, seven days per week and
provides reliable communications
throughout the world.
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GBS
Global Broadcast Service (GBS) provides high-speed broadcast of large-volume information products such as
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UAV video, imagery, intelligence, weather and biometric data to deployed tactical operations centers (TOCs) and
garrisoned forces worldwide, providing a real-time common operational awareness to commanders while lessening
the burden on the tactical network.
• General Dynamics
• Northrop Grumman
• Raytheon
• VIA SAT
DESCRIPTION CAPABILITIES
By providing critical situational • Operates over the WGS system,
awareness with GBS, decision augmented as required by A | Soldier on GBS
times are decreased while commercial Ku band satellites B | Transportable Ground Receive Suites (TGRS)
increasing combat agility. GBS • Transportable Ground Receive C | Soldier aligns the Next Generation Receive Terminal (NGRT)
also provides a capability to inform to obtain a satellite signal
Suites allow deployed forces to
and educate Soldiers through D | Soldiers from 7th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade stand in
directly receive two channels
streaming video or transfer of large front of the GBS-Theater Injection Point in Hohenfels
of national level data and full
data files. motion video and distribute to B
GBS consists of a Satellite TOC local area network users.
Broadcast Manager (SBM) • Transitioning to Enterprise
co-located with the Defense SATCOM Gateway Modem
Enterprise Computing Centers (ESGM) will provide
(DECC), and a variety of receive transmission security capability.
suites owned and operated by
services and Other Government
Agencies (OGA). Deployed
users can subscribe to large-
volume national products such as C
intelligence data, Unmanned Aerial
System video and biometric data.
The DECC SBM connects to a
variety of national sources through
the Defense Information Systems
Network and generates broadcasts
for transmission over Wideband
Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites
through worldwide Teleport/STEP
sites. Receive suites in various
configurations are owned and
operated by Services and OGAs.
They operate as receive-only
and provide the user with a broad
range of bandwidth-intensive D
products, including commercial
and Unmanned Aircraft System
video as well as large data files,
without loading the command and
communication networks.
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ACRONYMS
A Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) Disaster Incident Response Emergency Communications Terminal (DIRECT)
Airborne Maritime Fixed Station (AMF)
E Electronic Causality Report (ECR)
Area Common User System Modernization (ACUS MOD)
Electronic Warfare (EW)
Air and Missile Defense Workstation (AMDWS)
Embedded Cryptographic Modernization Initiative (ECMI)
Air Operation Centers (AOCs)
Enroute Mission Command (EMC)
Area of Operation Responsibility (AOR)
Enterprise Over The Air Management (eOTAM)
Areas, Structures, Capabilities, Organizations, People and Events (ASCOPE)
Enterprise SATCOM Gateway Modem (ESGM)
Army Coalition Interoperability Solution (ACIS)
Expeditionary Signal Battalion (ESB)
Army Force Generation (AFORGEN)
Extremely High Frequency (EHF)
Army Key Management System (AKMS)
Army National Guard (ARNG) F Fire Direction Center (FDC)
Automated Communications Engineering Software (ACES) Fire Support Command and Control (FSC2)
Army Service Component Commands (ASCCs) First Unit Equipped (FUE)
Fiscal Year (FY)
B Battalion Command Post Node (BnCPN)
Fixed Installed Satellite Antenna (FISA)
Battle Command Common Services (BCCS)
Follow-on Operational Test & Evaluation (FOT&E)
Battle Command Sustainment Support System (BCS3)
Forward Entry Devices (FED)
Battlefield Video Teleconference (BVTC)
Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2)
Beyond Line Of Sight (BLOS)
Forward Observer System (FOS)
Brigade Combat Team (BCT)
Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA)
Beyond Line Of Sight (BLOS)
Blue Force Tracker (BFT) G Global Broadcast Service (GBS)
Global Command and Control System - Army (GCCS-A)
C Capabilities Development Document (CDD)
Global Command and Control System – Joint (GCCS-J)
Capability Production Document (CPD)
Global Information Grid (GIG)
Capability Set (CS)
Global Rapid Response Information Package (GRRIP)
Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Global Response Force (GRF)
Coalition Joint Spectrum Management Planning Tool (CJSMPT)
Gun Display Unit - Replacement (GDU-R)
Combat Camera (COMCAM)
Combat Net Radio (CNR) H Hand Held (HH)
Command and Control (C2) Handheld, Manpack, and Small Form Fit (HMS)
Command and Staff Palletized Airborne Node (CASPAN) High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP)
Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and High Capacity Line Of Sight (HCLOS)
Reconnaissance (C4ISR) High Frequency (HF)
Command Post Local Area Network (CP LAN) High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV)
Command Post Computing Environment (CP CE) I Independent Initial Operational Test & Evaluation (IOT&E)
Command Post Integrated Infrastructure (CPI2) Information Assurance (IA)
Command Post of the Future (CPOF) Information Repository (IR)
Command Post Platforms (CPPs) Initial Capabilities Development (ICD)
Command Web (CW) Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
Commercial Coalition Equipment (CCE) Initialization Tool Suite (ITS)
Commercial Internet and Phone (COM-IP) Information Systems Security Program (ISSP)
Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Integrated Tactical Networking Environment (ITNE)
Common Access Card (CAC)
Common Hardware Systems (CHS) J Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination System (JADOCS)
Common Operating Environment (COE) Joint Battle Command-Platform (JBC-P)
Common Operational Picture (COP) Joint Capabilities Release (JCR)
Common Software (CS) Joint Convergence/Multilateral Interoperability Programme (MIP)
Communications Security (COMSEC) Joint Enterprise Network Manager (JENM)
Computing Environments (CEs) Joint Forcible Entry (JFE)
Continental United States (CONUS) Joint Incident Site Communication Capability (JISCC)
Joint Network Node (JNN)
D Defense Enterprise Computing Centers (DECC) Joint Tactical Networking Center (JTNC)
Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) Joint Tactical Network Environment Network Operations Toolkit (J-TNT)
Defense Readiness Reporting System-Army (DRRS-A)
Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) K Key Leader Enroute Node (KEN)
Department of Defense (DoD) Key Management Infrastructure (KMI)
Dependent Airborne Node (DAN) L Lightweight Directory Interchange Format (LDIF)
Deployable Ku Band Earth Terminals (DKET) Lightweight Forward Entry Device (LFED)
Digital Video Acquisition Kit (DVAK)
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