Major Equipment, TJS

The Major Equipment, TJS program under the Joint Staff focuses on enhancing mission-critical information technology systems and applications. This initiative is crucial for supporting the strategic direction and operations of combatant forces under unified commands. The program aims to provide joint policy, strategy, and doctrine necessary for effective joint combat forces in global contingencies. Investments in technology upgrades at the National Defense University (NDU) are a significant part of this effort, playing a pivotal role in educating joint warfighters and national security leaders.

A primary objective of the Major Equipment, TJS program is to continue Information Technology modernization efforts initiated in previous fiscal years. These efforts include completing Phase II of the Classroom Audiovisual Upgrade at NDU's North and South Campuses, with an estimated completion in FY 2025. Additionally, Phase I of the Auditorium Upgrade began in FY 2022, focusing on modernizing all auditoriums to meet current standards. This phase aims to replace outdated audio/video infrastructure nearing end-of-life functionality, ensuring that educational facilities remain conducive to advanced learning and strategic development.

The program also supports the integration of voice, video, and data enterprise services across various classification domains. This includes technology updates for the CAPSTONE SCIF at NDU's North Campus, essential for facilitating Flag Officer briefings and control room operations. The updates align with DOD policy and NDU's IT lifecycle replacement plan, ensuring that obsolete IT assets are replaced with cyber-compliant hardware and software. This refreshment covers a wide range of resources such as workstations, network infrastructure, servers, and cloud services.

In addition to these modernization efforts, there are specific allocations for secure communications and equipment replacement. These allocations are integral to maintaining operational readiness and security across various Joint Staff functions.