JADC2 Development and Experimentation Activities

The Joint All-Domain Command & Control (JADC2) Development and Experimentation Activities, under the Office of the Secretary of Defense, focus on enhancing decision-making capabilities across the Joint Force and Combatant Command leadership. Led by the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO), this initiative aims to improve global accessibility and interoperability of warfighting data. It aligns with prioritized mission threads from the Joint Warfighting Concept to ensure effective integration and utilization of data across various military domains.

A key project within JADC2 is the Joint Operating Systems (JOS), which concentrates on developing an initial Data Integration Layer of software tools. This includes deploying edge software to classified networks such as the U.S. Pacific Fleet, developing time-sensitive targeting applications, and supporting the Joint Fires Network with a Common Data Layer. The project also focuses on transitioning Assault Breaker II capabilities to enhance access, security, and automated interfaces for improved operational efficiency.

Another significant component is the Data Integration Layer (DIL), which involves identifying data needs and developing capabilities for data ingestion, transformation, and routing services. The DIL supports cross-domain data delivery and prioritizes consumer integrations through validated third-party APIs and induction systems. This effort is complemented by the Global Information Dominance Experiment (GIDE), which facilitates globally integrated experimentation events to improve warfighting processes and digital system connectivity.

The Mission Command Applications (MCAs) project develops software tools that digitize battle management command and control functions. These tools serve as primary interfaces with the DIL, managing government data rights and encouraging enterprise commonality through an "enterprise" model of software licensing. The MCAs aim to expand software capabilities to additional combatant commands, accelerate AI/ML capability delivery, and establish a robust software development pipeline. Through these efforts, JADC2 seeks to enhance operational effectiveness across multiple domains within the defense sector.