Command, Control, Communications Systems - Eng Dev

The Command, Control, Communications Systems - Eng Dev program is dedicated to enhancing the Army's communication capabilities through various projects. A key initiative within this program is the Joint Battle Command - Platform (JBC-P), which aims to improve situational awareness and command and control capabilities for soldiers and commanders. The JBC-P project supports the Mounted Mission Command (MMC) Family of Systems, including efforts like Blue Force Tracking under the MMC-Transport program and software development under the MMC-Software program. These initiatives are designed to provide a near real-time map-based view of the battlefield, reduce fratricide, and enhance communication across multiple domains.

Another significant project is the CMOSS Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) Radio Cards initiative. This project focuses on developing Software Defined Radio cards, Cryptographic Subsystem cards, and Digital Radio Heads to meet tactical communication requirements for ground and aviation platforms. The CMFF initiative introduces a roadmap that will incrementally add capabilities such as SINCGARS, MUOS, Link-16, and SATURN. The goal is to enable simultaneous transmission and reception of multiple waveforms across multiple channels, thereby enhancing interoperability and communication efficiency.

Additionally, the CMOSS Mounted Form Factor Chassis project is a new start within this program. It focuses on developing a common infrastructure chassis that supports C5ISR/Electronic Warfare capabilities across various military platforms. By utilizing open architecture standards, this initiative aims to reduce system size, weight, power-cooling requirements, and integration complexity while ensuring compatibility with legacy systems. The project involves hardware and software development for chassis integration with circuit card assemblies, facilitating seamless platform integration.

These projects within the Command, Control, Communications Systems - Eng Dev program are geared towards modernizing the Army's communication infrastructure by leveraging advanced technologies and open standards. The objectives include enhancing situational awareness, improving interoperability across platforms, reducing costs through modular designs, and ensuring that soldiers have reliable communication tools in diverse operational environments.