ITT Exelis - Communications Modernization

National Guard: Proposed Tactical Communications Modernization Strategy
August 5, 2013
[email protected], 260‐602‐3581
Cleared for Public Release 07‐31‐13, CS‐EX3227 Purpose
Propose a National Guard Communications Modernization Strategy– one that ensures compatibility with the Active Component JTRS strategy, enhances operational mission capability, and provides enhanced DHS / DSCA interoperability.
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Background
> Operational pause….. reset, retrain and prepare for future operations.
> Budget pressure: OCO and DoD reductions, additional OMB FY 15 decrement of 10%, NGREA stable, sequestration and a CRA expected.
> Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities – expanded critical mission requirements. > Regular Army component struggling to balance reductions‐ communications installed base to remain relevant through 2042.
> Must preclude haves and have nots.
> Enhanced incremental capabilities enable modernization.
An affordable Communications Modernization Strategy
is required ... one that supports both future mobilization and HD/DSCA operational requirements. Use or disclosure of information on this sheet is subject to the restrictions on the title page of this presentation.
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NG /Reserve Equipment Report (NGRER) FY 14 (March 2013)
> Services must have access to sufficient modern equipment to provide viable defense options.
> Army Reserve is leaning forward to play a vital role in support of Homeland Defense (HD) and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) using critical dual use equipment.
> New legislation enables the Secretary of Defense to activate a wide array of units and individuals for domestic emergencies or natural disasters (floods, tornados, wildfires, and winter storms) in response to a governor’s request for federal assistance.
> During FY 2012 the ARNG responded to over 239 support to civil authority incidents.
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Some Factors to Consider…
> A/B/C/D model SINCGARS were declared obsolete (2009). They cannot be modernized.
> Crypto modernization is mandated. NSA waiver is required.
> CECOM to support SINCGARS through 2042. > Approximately 80,000 “F” model radios stored in depots.
– NG projected to be short 55K “F” model radios in FY16 Ӎ Count includes replacement of obsolete radios and filling current shortfalls.
– EOH rates reflect shortage across all NG/ AR units.
> Incremental capability upgrades are available……supports dual mission requirements.
SINCGARS ASIP “F” Model
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Pure Fleet and Fix Equipment On Hand Issue
> Older A/B/C/D model SINCGARS cannot be modernized.
> Pure fleeting with SINCGARS ASIP radios will:
– Reduce logistics and training requirements.
– Support modernization enhancements such as position location and improved situational awareness (SA).
SINCGARS ASIP “F” Model
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Incremental Capability Options
> Embedded SAASM GPS and Enhanced Control Digital Unit (ECDU). provides navigation and SA capability.
– Capability supports beaconing requirement of JBC‐P.
ECDU and ASIP w/SAASM GPS
– SINCGARS SW Version 9 enables sharing of SA across BCT.
– Minimal effort to combine military and First Responder SA on a common display.
> PLI RT‐1947A/U can be provided to non‐SINCGARS users, RT‐1947A/U
coalition partners and first responders to track their SA location.
> Vehicle Remote Control Unit enables remote control of two SINCGARS radios.
– Remote is replica of SINCGARS “F” model radio.
– Option of mounting radios in rear of vehicle.
VRCU
Incremental Enhancements can provide Critical Capability ... and are available now.
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Radio Voice Cross‐banding System (RVCS‐Lite)
> C4i SwitchplusIP enables cross‐banding of different voice communication systems (i.e., )Iridium, MUOS, 3G/4G, LMR and FirstNet (APCO 25 replacement).
> Enables interoperability between military and first responders.
> RVCS is radio agnostic and can be repackaged for installation in existing SINCGARS footprint.
Soldier ‐ SINCGARS Voice Net
Cross Banding Base Station
Located in Vehicle of Fixed TOC
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First Responder APCO 25 Net
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Handheld Push‐To‐Talk Radio with 250 mi+ Range Exelis RO® Tactical Radio provides on‐the‐move (OTM), over‐the‐horizon (OTH), secure voice, secure data and position location information in a ruggedized, field‐proven handheld communications device. > Long reach, ideal for disaster relief
– 250 mi+ range
– Pole to pole to operation
– No reliance on local infrastructure
– Global SA with each radio beaconing its position to the DoD gateway / Mission Management Center
> Secure
– AES 256 encryption with over‐the‐air (OTA) rekeying
– Utilizes DoD‐owned & operated gateway
> Simple operation
– Instant voice communications with no noticeable latency
– Communication‐on‐the‐move (OTM)
– Configuration via secure web page – Messaging and local SA with optional RO‐MAP PDA
RO®
Tactical
Radio
Optional RO® MAP PDA
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Global Network On‐the‐Move Active Distribution
(GNOMAD)
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On‐the‐move satellite communications system. Fully interoperable with WIN‐T Inc 1.
Crossband capability to Cellular (3G/GSM), MUOS, and APCO 25. Combat tested‐‐ 4th ID, 2ID, 10th Mtn… and the 20th Support Command.
Can be installed/integrated on commercial vehicles (e.g. SUV’s).
Tested and fully capable of integrating on tanks, Strykers and other military
platforms.
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JTRS, SRW and Network Management
> SideHat® Soldier Radio Waveform Networking Radio installed in a SINCGARS mount
– Immediately connects the National Guard to the JTRS network.
– Provides familiarity in SRW network planning, deployment and operation.
– Radio and waveform optimized for operation in urban environments.
SideHat®‐ER
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Recommendation
National Guard leadership consider establishing a National Guard communications modernization strategy in response to ever increasing HD / DSCA missions:
> Remove older model A/B/C/D SINCGARS from the inventory
> Pure fleet to “F” Model ASIPs to reduce the unit training / logistics burden
> Add incremental SINCGARS PLI capability to “F” model radios that is interoperable with JBC‐P (i.e., SA and Navigation)
> Add RVCS cross banding capability to provide interoperability with first responders > Provide reachback via Iridium SATCOM capability
> Add GNOMAD for leader SATCOM OTM that is interoperable with WIN‐T Increment 1
> Add SRW Appliqué to SINCGARS footprint to provide connectivity / interoperability with HQDA fielded JTRS radios
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Questions?
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