Joint Tactical Network (JTN)

EF5 Joint Tactical Network (JTN), is aligned with the Army Network Modernization Priority and supports the Army Network Modernization Strategy and Unified Network and Joint Interoperability/Coalition Accessible. The program aims to provide a single, converged network management tool, the Joint Enterprise Network Manager (JENM) software, enabling the Warfighter to plan, configure, load, and manage the Joint Services' Tactical Radios and their networks in the field. It also supports several types of tactical radios, such as the Manpack and Rifleman, enabling them to utilize Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) and other waveforms. The program's objectives include continued development efforts to design, engineer, integrate, and test planning and management capabilities for the Tactical Radio network in support of the Advanced Networking Waveform (ANWf) and further integration of the Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) to enable effective network management.

Additionally, program EX6, Waveforms, provides transport technologies and capabilities necessary to support the overall connectivity of the Unified Network. It aims to deliver, maintain, and upgrade portable, interoperable MANET waveforms, Advanced Networking Waveforms (ANWf), and network enterprise services in support of the Army's network modernization strategy. The program's objectives include waveform analysis and system engineering activities for Ground/Line of Sight Waveforms in accordance with DoD Instruction 4630.09, development and/or integration efforts of Broadcast Waveforms in support of Army Network modernization, viability assessments of ANWf in support of the Integrated Tactical Network (ITN), and continued development, integration, and testing of new capabilities and waveform enhancements for various waveforms.

Both programs aim to enhance communication capabilities for military operations while aligning with broader modernization strategies.