Fire Support C2 Family

The Fire Support C2 Family program is a key component of the Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiative, designed to modernize tactical command and control (C2) systems in alignment with the Army's Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF) modernization priorities. The primary objective of this budget line item is to automate and enhance fire support operations, ensuring that lethal and non-lethal weapons are effectively coordinated to support land, maritime, amphibious, and special operations forces. By leveraging advanced software development practices, such as Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), the program aims to incrementally deliver new capabilities that address evolving Warfighter needs and operational requirements.

The Joint Targeting Integrated Command and Coordination Suite (JTIC2S) is a software-focused effort that provides critical fires and targeting capabilities for joint and Army fire support management. Its main goal is to deliver a common operational picture (COP) for joint and coalition partners, facilitating synchronized targeting and operational integration across multiple domains. JTIC2S is set to replace the legacy Joint Automated Deep Operations Coordination System (JADOCS), which is nearing obsolescence due to outdated architecture. The new suite will enable commanders to integrate targeting efforts in a federated manner, supporting Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) and Multi Domain Operations (MDO) against near-peer adversaries. Initial development began in FY2024, with ongoing software deployments to select divisions for DEVSECOPS and user feedback.

The Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) serves both the Army and Marine Corps by automating fire support command, control, and communications. The system is integral to supporting hypersonic and LRPF capabilities, acting as the key sensor-to-shooter link and providing automated support for planning, coordinating, controlling, and executing fires and effects. AFATDS is interoperable with over 80 battlefield systems, including those of the Navy and Air Force, and supports coalition operations through the Artillery System Cooperation Agreement (ASCA) with 17 partner nations. The current focus is on fielding the AFATDS 6.8 baseline, which automates the coordination of all fire support assets and is designed for deployment across various hosting environments, including cloud and mobile platforms. Modernization efforts are guided by Artillery Execution Suites (AXS), with ongoing software updates shaped by soldier feedback.

Precision Fires-Dismounted/Mounted (PF-D/M) provides forward observers and fire support teams with the capability to execute fire missions from both dismounted and mounted positions. PF-D is a software application for the Nett Warrior End User Device (EUD), enabling rapid target location and fire mission processing for dismounted teams. PF-M replaces legacy software in mounted platforms, meeting the Mounted Computing Environment (MCE) requirement and residing on the Mounted Family of Computing Systems (MFoCS). Procurement funds are specifically allocated for ancillary equipment and hardware, such as modems, cables, and hubs, to support fielding, training, and program management office (PMO) support for PF-D/M.

In FY 2026, procurement funding for JTIC2S and AFATDS has been realigned to the Network Management Initialization and Services, Unified Network Operations line, under the broader NGC2 initiative. This transition is intended to consolidate capabilities, eliminate redundant efforts, and integrate these systems into a unified core architecture for Army C2 applications. By streamlining these programs under NGC2, the Army aims to enhance interoperability, reduce stovepiping, and improve efficiency in command and control modernization.

The PF-D/M program remains funded in FY 2026, with procurement allocated for necessary hardware and support services. These resources are essential for the continued fielding and training of fire support teams, ensuring that both active and reserve components are equipped for homeland defense, emergency response, and support to civil authorities. The program's compliance with section 1815 of the FY 2008 National Defense Authorization Act underscores its importance for domestic operations and military support to civil authorities.