Installation Info Infrastructure Mod Program

BU0500 the Installation Information Infrastructure Modernization Program (I3MP), is a critical enabler of the Army's modernization priorities, supporting the Unified Network and Synthetic Training Environment (STE) efforts. The program aims to replace obsolete communications equipment, standardize existing networks, and increase interoperability among joint users and coalition partners. It also provides Mission Command from Afar, enabling a suite of standard command and control communications infrastructure at Army Commands worldwide. The end goal is to provide reliable communications transport options for the Army to enable information dominance across Multi-Domain Operations (MDO). Additionally, the program prepares installations to leverage future advanced modernization capabilities such as the Synthetic Training Environment (STE) and commercial cloud capabilities.

The specific objectives of BU0500 include procuring and installing network equipment, such as routers, switches, fiber optic cable, and telephones, to enable comprehensive end-to-end voice, video, and data integrated enterprise solutions. This modernization effort aims to replace legacy and obsolete technologies, reduce cyber vulnerabilities, and ensure secure communications transport to meet projected Army operational demands. Additionally, BU0500 addresses global modernization efforts such as Global Secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) Network (GSN) Modernization, Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) Network Modernization, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Modernization / Time Division Multiplexer (TDM) decommissioning, Installation Campus Area Networks (ICAN), Software Defined Networks (SDN), Wireless Fidelity/Wireless Local Area Networking (Wi-Fi/WLAN), and Army Enterprise Transport (AET) modernization.

Furthermore, BU0500 includes specific sub-programs such as I3MP-Europe, I3MP-Pacific, I3MP-CONUS, I3MP-SWA, Terrestrial Transmission (TT), and World Wide Technical Control Improvement Program (WWTCIP), each with its own set of objectives tailored to their respective geographic areas of responsibility. These objectives include lifecycle network modernization for classified and unclassified networks at multiple locations across different regions. Overall, BU0500 aims to enhance the Army's technical control facilities with more efficient capabilities to monitor communications networks and ensure uninterrupted and protected communications critical for warfighting and sustainment functions.